BK Technologies Corp
For the period ended Mar 31, 2025. Filed May 13, 2025.
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Mar 31, 2025 · Filed May 13, 2025
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Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share data)(Unaudited)
| March 31, | December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| ASSETS | ||
| Current assets: | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $8,920 | $7,075 |
| Trade accounts receivable, net | 10,171 | 7,349 |
| Inventories, net | 16,233 | 17,636 |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 4,479 | 4,881 |
| Total current assets | 39,803 | 36,941 |
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 4,752 | 4,911 |
| Operating lease right-of-use (ROU) assets | 1,007 | 1,128 |
| Deferred tax assets, net | 8,332 | 6,788 |
| Capitalized product development cost | 1,761 | 1,321 |
| Other assets | 411 | 410 |
| Total assets | $56,066 | $51,499 |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||
| Current liabilities: | ||
| Accounts payable | $7,111 | $6,327 |
| Accrued compensation and related taxes | 1,755 | 2,289 |
| Accrued warranty expense | 992 | 1,008 |
| Accrued other expenses and other current liabilities | 2,712 | 1,894 |
| Short-term operating lease liabilities | 543 | 571 |
| Deferred revenue | 2,130 | 1,885 |
| Total current liabilities | 15,243 | 13,974 |
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | 602 | 714 |
| Long-term uncertain tax position liability | 1,419 | — |
| Deferred revenue | 6,433 | 6,980 |
| Total liabilities | 23,697 | 21,668 |
| Commitments and contingencies | ||
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||
| Preferred stock; $1.00 par value; 1,000,000 authorized shares; none issued or outstanding | — | — |
| Common stock; $0.60 par value; 10,000,000 authorized shares; 3,926,426 and 3,913,959 issued, and 3,584,346 and 3,571,879 outstanding shares as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | 2,356 | 2,348 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 49,784 | 49,386 |
| Accumulated deficit | (13,718) | (15,850) |
| Treasury stock, at cost, 342,080 shares as of March 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024 | (6,053) | (6,053) |
| Total stockholders’ equity | 32,369 | 29,831 |
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $56,066 | $51,499 |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except share and per share data) (Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| March 31, | March 31, | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Sales, net | $19,054 | $18,231 |
| Expenses | ||
| Cost of products | 10,104 | 11,943 |
| Selling, general and administrative | 6,034 | 5,305 |
| Total operating expenses | 16,138 | 17,248 |
| Operating income | 2,916 | 983 |
| Other (expense) income: | ||
| Net interest income (expense) | 3 | (174) |
| Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment | — | 2 |
| Loss on investments | — | (91) |
| Other expense | (117) | (18) |
| Total other (expense), net | (114) | (281) |
| Income before income taxes | 2,802 | 702 |
| Provision for income tax (expense) | (670) | (21) |
| Net income | $2,132 | $681 |
| Net income per share-basic: | $0.60 | $0.19 |
| Net income per share-diluted: | $0.55 | $0.19 |
| Weighted average shares outstanding-basic | 3,572,576 | 3,538,507 |
| Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted | 3,893,143 | 3,554,439 |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands) (Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| March 31, | March 31, | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Operating activities | ||
| Net income | $2,132 | $681 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | ||
| Inventories allowances | 32 | 6 |
| Allowance for credit losses | — | — |
| Deferred tax benefit | (1,544) | — |
| Depreciation and amortization | 427 | 407 |
| Share-based compensation expense-stock options | 118 | 55 |
| Share-based compensation expense-restricted stock units | 275 | 121 |
| Loss on investments | — | 91 |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||
| Trade accounts receivable | (2,822) | (3,565) |
| Inventories | 1,371 | 1,403 |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 402 | (100) |
| Capitalized product development cost | (440) | (147) |
| Other assets | (1) | 24 |
| ROU assets and lease liabilities | (19) | (15) |
| Accounts payable | 784 | (755) |
| Long-term uncertain tax position liability | 1,419 | — |
| Accrued compensation and related taxes | (534) | 275 |
| Accrued warranty expense | (16) | 52 |
| Deferred revenue | (302) | 673 |
| Accrued other expenses and other current liabilities | 818 | 8 |
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 2,100 | (786) |
| Investing activities | ||
| Purchases of property, plant, and equipment | (268) | (214) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (268) | (214) |
| Financing activities | ||
| Proceeds from common stock issuance | 13 | — |
| Proceeds from the credit facility and notes payable | — | 15,029 |
| Repayment of the credit facility and notes payable | — | (14,189) |
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 13 | 840 |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 1,845 | (160) |
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 7,075 | 3,456 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $8,920 | $3,296 |
| Supplemental disclosure | ||
| Cash paid for interest | $— | $202 |
| Non-cash financing activity | ||
| Common stock issued under restricted stock units | $138 | $47 |
| Cashless exercise of stock options and related conversion of net shares to stockholders' equity | $3 | $— |
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 and 2024
Unaudited
(In thousands, except share and per share data and percentages or as otherwise noted)
Note1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Basis of Presentation
The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of* March 31, 2025*, the condensed consolidated statements of operations for thethree months ended* March 31, 2025*, and2024, and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for thethree months ended* March 31, 2025*, and2024, have been prepared by BK Technologies Corporation (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our”), and are unaudited but include all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, which, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the interim periods presented. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of* December 31, 2024*, has been derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements at that date.
These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Article8 of Regulation S-X and the instructions to Form10-Q. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form10-K for the fiscal year ended* December 31, 2024*, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on* March 27, 2025.The results of operations for thethree* months ended* March 31, 2025*, and2024, arenot necessarily indicative of the operating results for a full year.
Principles of Consolidation
The accounts of the Company have been included in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The Company consolidates entities in which it has a controlling financial interest. When the Company doesnot have a controlling financial interest in an entity but exerts significant influence over the entity’s operating and financial policies (generally defined as owning a voting or economic interest of between20% to50%), the Company’s investment is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. If the Company doesnot have a controlling financial interest in, or exert significant influence over, an entity, the Company accounts for its investment at fair value, if the fair value option was elected or at cost.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, investments, accounts payable, accrued expenses, notes payable, credit facilities, and other liabilities. As of* March 31, 2025*, and* December 31, 2024*, the carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses, notes payable, credit facilities, and other liabilities approximated their respective fair value due to the short-term nature and maturity of these instruments.
Effective* September 14, 2022,the Company had an investment in Series B common membership interests of FG Financial Holdings, LLC (“FG Holdings LLC”). As further discussed in Note7,* the Company recorded the investment according to guidance provided by ASC820 “Fair Value Measurement,” as the Company didnot have a controlling financial interest in, nor exerted significant influence over the activities of FG Holdings LLC. The investment in Series B common membership interests of FG Holdings LLC was reported using the net asset value (“NAV”) of interests held by the Company at period-end. The NAV was calculated using the observable fair value of the underlying stock of Fundamental Global Inc. (Nasdaq: FGF) held by FG Holdings LLC, plus uninvested cash, less liabilities, further adjusted through allocations based on distribution preferences, as defined in the operating agreement of FG Holdings LLC. The NAV was used as a practical expedient and hasnot been classified within the fair value hierarchy.
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On* January 25, 2024,the Company redeemed its Series B common membership interests (the “Interests”) in FG Holdings LLC and withdrew from FG Holdings LLC. In exchange for the Interests, the Company received 52,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock, with an approximate fair value of $650 on the date of the transaction and recorded a realized loss of $91 on the investment during thefirst* quarter of2024. The shares received by the Company are held as treasury stock, increasing the total number of treasury shares held by the Company to342,080.
Liquidity
On* October 30, 2024,the Company's subsidiary, BK Technologies, Inc. entered into a Revolving Loan Commitment (“RLC”) with Fifth Third Bank, National Association, (“Fifth Third”). The Fifth Third RLC provides for aone-year revolving line of credit with a maximum commitment of $6 million, with an accordion feature, if certain conditions are met, for up to an additional $4 million of borrowing capacity, totaling a maximum commitment of $10 million. Each advance shall accrue interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof at a rate of SOFR plus 2.5% per annum. Each advance maybe prepaid at any time without penalty and the entire line of credit commitment maybe permanently terminated by BK Technologies, Inc. at any time upon10* days’ prior written notice to the lender without penalty. The RLC has a borrowing base equal to the sum of (i)80% of eligible commercial accounts receivable, plus (ii)50% of federal government accounts receivable, plus (iii) the lesser of (a) the sum of (i) and (ii) and (b)50% of eligible finished goods inventory. The Company hasnot utilized funding and there wereno borrowings under the RLC agreement as of* March**31,* 2025, and as of the date of filing this report.
BK Technologies, Inc.'s repayment obligations under the RLC are guaranteed by the Company and Relm Communications, Inc. and secured by a pledge of essentially all of the assets of the Company, BK Technologies, Inc. and Relm Communications, Inc. The loan parties are subject to customary negative covenants, including with respect to their ability to incur additional indebtedness, encumber and dispose of their assets and enter into affiliate transactions. BK Technologies, Inc. must also comply with: (i) a maximum total funded debt ratio of 2.00 to1.00; (ii) a fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.2 to1.0 as measured on a rollingtwelve-month basis, each measured at the end of each fiscal quarter.
The Fifth Third RLC agreement provided for customary events of default, including: (1) failure to pay principal, interest or fees under the RLC when due and payable; (2) failure to comply with other covenants and agreements contained in the Revolving Loan Commitment agreement and the other documents executed in connection therewith; (3) the making of false or inaccurate representations and warranties; (4) defaults under other debt or other obligations of BK Technologies, Inc.; (5) money judgments and material adverse changes; (6) a change in control or ceasing to operate business in the ordinary course; and (7) certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, Fifth Third Bank* may*declare the entire unpaid balance immediately due and payable and/or exercise any and all remedial and other rights under the RLC agreement.
Management believes that cash and cash equivalents currently available, combined with anticipated cash to be generated from operations, and borrowing ability are sufficient to meet the Company’s working capital requirements in the foreseeable future. The Company generally relies on cash from operations, commercial debt, and equity offerings to the extent available, to satisfy its liquidity needs and to meet its payment obligations. The Company* may*engage in public or private offerings of equity or debt securities to maintain or increase its liquidity and capital resources. However, financial and economic conditions, including those resulting from the current inflationary environment and current geopolitical tension, could impact our ability to raise capital or debt financing, if needed, on acceptable terms or at all.
Reverse Stock Split
On* March 23, 2023,the board of directors (the “Board”) of the Company approved aone* (1)-for-five (5) reverse stock split (the “Reverse Stock Split”) of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.60 per share (the “Common Stock”), and on* April 4, 2023,*the Company filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada a Certificate of Change to its Articles of Incorporation to effect the Reverse Stock Split.
The Company executed the Reverse Stock Split, which became effective at5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on* April 21, 2023.*Shares of Common Stock underlying outstanding stock options and restricted stock units were proportionately reduced, and the respective exercise prices were proportionately increased in accordance with the terms of the agreements governing such securities. Accordingly, all shares and per share amounts for all periods presented in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto have been retroactively adjusted, where applicable, to reflect the Reverse Stock Split.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The Company doesnot discuss recent pronouncements that arenot anticipated to have a material impact on or are unrelated to its financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or disclosures.
In* November 2023,the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU)2023-07 Segment Reporting (Topic280*): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures which expands annual and interim disclosure requirements for reportable segments, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The new standard became effective for annual periods beginning after* December 15, 2023,and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024.The Company evaluated the requirements for ASU2023*-07 and reportedone reportable segment and included required disclosures.
In* December 2023,the FASB issued ASU2023*-09, Income Taxes (Topic740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which expands the disclosures required for income taxes. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after* December 15, 2024,with early adoption permitted. The amendment should be applied on a prospective basis while retrospective application is permitted. The Company will adopt the ASU and will make the applicable disclosure, as required, on its Annual Report Form10*-K for the year ended* December 31, 2025.*
In* November 2024,the FASB issued ASU2024*-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, an accounting standard update to improve income statement expenses disclosures. The standard requires more detailed information related to the types of expenses, including (among other items) the amounts of purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation and intangible asset amortization included within each interim and annual income statement’s expense caption, as applicable. This authoritative guidance can be applied prospectively or retrospectively and will be effective for fiscal years beginning after* December 15,*2026, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effect of this pronouncement on its disclosures.
Segment Reporting Disclosures
The Company hasone reportable segment - Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Products and Solutions.
The LMR segment provides radio devises that are hand-held (portable) or installed in vehicles (mobile) and operate on private radio systems that areP25 compliant. The Company derives revenue primarily in North America and manages the business activities on a consolidated basis.
The LMR radio products are used by public safety agencies of the federal government, state and local municipalityP25 compliant radio systems. The radio systems operate on frequencies managed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The Company’s chief operating decision maker is the senior executive committee that includes the chief technology officer, chief financial officer, and the chief executive officer.
The accounting policies of the LMR segment are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. The chief operating decision maker assesses performance for the LMR segment and decides how to allocate resources based on net income that also is reported on the income statement as consolidated net income. The measure of segment assets is reported on the balance sheet as total consolidated assets.
The chief operating decision maker uses operating income and net income to evaluate income generated from segment assets (return on assets) in deciding whether to reinvest profits into the LMR segment or into other parts of the entity, the development of public safety applications utilizing cellular technology or for acquisitions. Net income is used to monitor budget versus actual results. The chief operating decision maker also uses net income in competitive analysis by benchmarking to the Company’s competitors. The competitive analysis along with the monitoring of budgeted versus actual results are used in assessing performance of the segment and in establishing management’s compensation.
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The table below summarizes the significant categories regularly reviewed by the CODM for thethree months ended* March**31,* 2025, and2024, respectively:
| 03/31/2025 | 03/31/2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sales, net | $19,054 | $18,231 |
| Cost of products | 10,104 | 11,943 |
| Gross margin | 8,950 | 6,288 |
| Engineering and product development | 2,537 | 2,076 |
| Marketing and selling | 1,723 | 1,524 |
| General and administrative | 1,774 | 1,705 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 6,034 | 5,305 |
| Operating income | 2,916 | 983 |
| Other (expense) income (a) | (114) | (190) |
| Income tax (expense) benefit | (670) | (21) |
| Segment net income | $2,132 | $772 |
| Reconciliation of profit | ||
| Adjustments and reconciling item | ||
| Loss on investments | - | (91) |
| Consolidated net income | $2,132 | $681 |
| (a) Other segment items included interest expense and foreign currency exchange gains/losses | ||
Note2. Significant Events and Transactions
As we move forward into2025 the SaaS business unit will expand to include public safety solutions that provide for improved interoperability which will make thefirst responder safer and more efficient when operating in the field. The new Solutions business will build a portfolio of solutions under a new brand, BK ONE. BK ONE will include SaaS solutions such as InteropONE as well as future software and hardware applications.
On* October 30, 2024,a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a new credit facility with Fifth Third Bank, National Association, which provides for aone*-year revolving line of credit with a maximum commitment of $6 million, with an accordion feature, if certain conditions are met, for up to a maximum commitment of $10 million. For additional information, see "Item2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and Note12 of the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
On* November 6, 2023,the Company entered into a Master Supply Agreement (the “MSA”) and Transition Services Agreement (the “TSA,” and together with the MSA, the “Agreements”) with East West Manufacturing, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company (“East West”). Pursuant to the Agreements, the Company will transition its West Melbourne, Florida manufacturing activities to East West’s facilities, and East West will become the exclusivethird*-party manufacturer of the Company’s radio product line under athree-year arrangement. In connection with the Agreements, the Company and East West entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”), pursuant to which East West purchased 77,520 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “BKTI Stock”) for an investment of $1,000. The number of shares of BKTI Stock was determined based upon a price per share of $12.90, which is equal to the average of the closing price of BKTI Stock on the NYSE American for the30 most recent trading days prior to* November 6, 2023,*rounded up to the nearest whole number of shares.
Additionally, East West purchased a warrant (“Warrant”), with afive-year term to purchase up to 135,300 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price per share of $15.00. The consideration for the Warrant is payment equal to (a) One Million Dollars ($1,000) minus (b) (i) the amount of any outstanding accounts payable by Company to East West and (ii) the amount of any excess or obsolete inventory of Company currently held by East West (solely to the extentnot otherwise taken into account pursuant to the MSA or any other agreement between the Company and East West). The payment included a $950 reduction in accounts payable and $50 in cash. The common stock, the Warrant and the shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrant are deemed to be issued to an accredited investor in a private placement exempt from the registration pursuant to Section4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of1933, as amended (“Securities Act”). The Company’s reliance upon Section4(a)(2) of the Securities Act was based in part upon the following factors: (a) the issuance of the securities was in connection with isolated private transactions which didnot involve any public offering; (b) there were a limited number of offerees; (c) there will beno subsequent or contemporaneous public offerings of the Warrant or the shares underlying the Warrant by the Company; and (d) the negotiations for the sale of the securities took place directly between East West and the Company.
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Note3. Allowance for Credit Losses
The allowance for credit losses on trade receivables was approximately $50 on gross trade receivables of $10,221 and $7,399 as of* March 31, 2025*, and* December 31, 2024*, respectively. The measurement and recognition of credit losses involves the use of judgment and represents management’s estimate of expected lifetime credit losses based on historical experience and trends, current conditions, and forecasts. The Company’s assessment of expected credit losses includes consideration of historical credit loss experience, the aging of account balances, customer concentrations, customer creditworthiness, current and expected economic, market and industry factors affecting the Company’s customers, including their financial condition. The Company evaluates its experience with historical losses and then applies this historical loss ratio to financial assets with similar characteristics. The Company* mayalso establish an allowance for credit losses for specific receivables when it is probable that the receivable willnot* be collected and the loss can be reasonably estimated. If the Company’s actual collections experience changes, revisions to the allowance* maybe required. Amounts are written off against the allowance when all attempts to collect a receivable have failed, and reversals of previously reserved amounts are recognized if a specifically reserved item is settled for an amount exceeding the previous estimate. Based on information available, management believes the allowance for credit losses as of March 31, 2025* and* December 31, 2024* is adequate.
Note4. Inventories, Net
Inventories, which are presented net of allowance for slow moving, excess, and obsolete inventory, consisted of the following:
| March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Finished goods | $3,717 | $3,194 |
| Work in process | 3,877 | 4,210 |
| Raw materials | 8,639 | 10,232 |
| $16,233 | $17,636 |
Allowances for slow-moving, excess, or obsolete inventory are used to state the Company’s inventories at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The allowances were approximately $1,624 as of* March 31, 2025*, compared with approximately $1,694 as of* December 31, 2024*.
Note5. Income Taxes
For thethree months ended* March 31, 2025,the Company recorded an income tax expense of $670, resulting in an effective tax rate of 24.8%. The Company's taxable income is generated in the United Sates and taxed at a federal and state statutory rate of 26.7%. Relative to the federal and state statutory rate, the effective tax rate for thethree* months ended* March 31, 2025,*was reduced by the tax impact of research and development tax credits.
For thethree months ended* March 31, 2024,the Company recorded an income tax expense of $21. The effective tax rate for thethree* months ended* March 31, 2024,was 3.0%. Relative to the federal and state statutory rate, the effective tax rate for thethree* months ended* March 31, 2024,was primarily impacted by the tax benefit for research and development tax credits for2024* as compared to projected income before tax.
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Note5. Income Taxes (continued)
Based on our analysis of all available evidence, both positive and negative, we have concluded that, except for the capital loss carryforward of approximately $0.8 million, we will have the ability to generate sufficient taxable income in the necessary period to utilize the entire benefit for the deferred tax assets. Accordingly, we recorded a decrease in the valuation allowance of approximately $3.6 million as of* December 31, 2024.We cannot presently estimate what, if any, changes to the valuation of our deferred tax assets maybe deemed appropriate in the future. If we incur future losses, it maybe necessary to record additional valuation allowance related to the deferred tax assets recognized as of March**31,* 2025.
Should the factors underlying management’s analysis change, future valuation adjustments to the Company’s net deferred tax assets* maybe necessary. If future losses are incurred, it maybe necessary to record an additional valuation allowance related to the Company’s net deferred tax assets recorded as of March**31,* 2025. The Company cannot presently estimate what, if any, changes to the valuation of its deferred tax assets* may*be deemed appropriate in the future.
The Company performed a comprehensive review of its portfolio of uncertain tax positions in accordance with recognition standards established by GAAP. In this regard, an uncertain tax position represents the Company’s expected treatment of a tax position taken in a filed tax return or planned to be taken in a future tax return that hasnot been reflected in measuring income tax expense for financial reporting purposes.
Note6. Capitalized Product Development Costs
The Company accounts for the costs of Land Mobile Radio (LMR) multi-band development within its products in accordance with ASC Topic350-30, “* Intangibles*–* Goodwill and Other,” under which certain LMR multi-band radio development costs incurred subsequent to the establishment of technological feasibility are capitalized and amortized over the estimated lives of the related products. The Company determined technological feasibility was established for multi-band LMR radio products by the introduction of the BKR9000* multi-band portable product to the market in* June 2023,as specified by Topic350*-30. Upon the general release of the LMR multi-band mobile radio product currently in development to customers, development costs for that product will be amortized over periodsnot exceedingten years, based on future revenue of the product. Capitalized product development costs are $440 and $147 for thethree months ended* March 31, 2025* and2024, respectively.
Note7. Investments
On* January 25, 2024,the Company redeemed its Series B common membership interests (the “Interests”) of FG Holdings LLC and withdrew from FG Holdings LLC. In exchange for its Interests, the Company received 52,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock, with an approximate fair value of $650 on the date of the transaction and recorded a realized loss of $91 on the investment during thefirst* quarter of2024. The shares received by the Company are held as treasury stock, increasing the total number of treasury shares held by the Company to 342,080.
The investment in the Series B common membership interests of FG Holdings LLC was measured using the NAV practical expedient in accordance with ASC820 Fair Value Measurement and hasnot been classified within the fair value hierarchy. Prior to the redemption, FG Holdings LLC invested in the common and preferred stock of Fundamental Global Inc. (Nasdaq: FGF) (“FGF”). FG Holdings LLC’s structure provided for Series A preferred interests, which accrued a return ofeight percent per annum and receive 20% of positive profits with respect to the total return in the capital provided by the holders of Series A preferred membership interests. The Series B common membership interests received cumulative distributions equal to the aggregate capital contributions by the Series B common membership interest equal to the total return on capital provided by the Series B common membership interests. Series B common membership interests also received an additional return equal to 1.5 times the Series A of positive profits described above. There wasno defined redemption frequency, and the Company couldnot redeem or transfer its investment without the prior written consent of FG Holdings LLC' managers, who were related parties. Distributions could be made to members at such times and amounts as determined by the managers, and were based on the most recent NAV. The Company didnot have any unfunded commitments related to this investment.
As of* January 25, 2024,the members and affiliates of FG Holdings LLC beneficially owned in the aggregate 5,666,111 shares of FGF's common stock, representing approximately 55% of FGF's outstanding shares. Additionally, FG Holdings LLC and its affiliates constituted the largest stockholder of the Company. Mr. Kyle Cerminara, who served as a director of the Company and chairman of the Board of Directors until December 14, 2023,*is Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder, and Partner of FG and serves as chairman of the board of directors of FG Group Holdings Inc., the entity that is a majority Series B member in FG Holdings LLC. Mr. Cerminara also serves as a manager of FG Holdings, LLC and chairman of the board of directors of FGF.
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Note8. Stockholders’** Equity**
The changes in condensed consolidated stockholders’ equity for thethree months ended* March 31, 2025*, and2024, are as follows:
| Common · Common · Additional | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock · Stock · Paid-In · Accumulated · Treasury | ||||||
| Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Stock | Total | |
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | 3,913,959 | $2,348 | $49,386 | $(15,850) | $(6,053) | $29,831 |
| Common stock issued under restricted stock units | 13,764 | 7 | (7) | — | — | — |
| Common stock issued-stock options | 1,148 | 1 | 12 | — | — | 13 |
| Share-based compensation expense-stock options | — | — | 118 | — | — | 118 |
| Share-based compensation expense-restricted stock units | — | — | 275 | — | — | 275 |
| Net income | — | — | — | 2,132 | — | 2,132 |
| Balance at March 31, 2025 | 3,928,871 | 2,356 | 49,784 | (13,718) | (6,053) | 32,369 |
| Common · Common · Additional | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock · Stock · Paid-In · Accumulated · Treasury | ||||||
| Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Stock | Total | |
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | 3,867,082 | $2,320 | $48,602 | $(24,209) | $(5,402) | $21,311 |
| Common stock issued under restricted stock units | 4,710 | 3 | (3) | — | — | — |
| Share-based compensation expense-stock options | — | — | 55 | — | — | 55 |
| Share-based compensation expense-restricted stock units | — | — | 121 | — | — | 121 |
| Treasury shares | — | — | — | — | (651) | (651) |
| Net income | — | — | — | 681 | — | 681 |
| Balance at March 31, 2024 | 3,871,792 | 2,323 | 48,775 | (23,528) | (6,053) | 21,517 |
Note9. Income Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted income per share:
| Three Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | March 31, 2024 | |
| Numerator: | ||
| Net income for basic and diluted earnings per share | $2,132 | $681 |
| Denominator for basic income per share weighted average shares | 3,572,576 | 3,538,507 |
| Effect of dilutive securities: | ||
| Options, restricted stock units, and warrants | 320,567 | 15,932 |
| Denominator for diluted income per share weighted average shares | 3,893,143 | 3,554,439 |
| Basic income per share | $0.60 | $0.19 |
| Diluted income per share | $0.55 | $0.19 |
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Note10. Non-Cash Share-Based Employee Compensation
Stock Options
The Company has employee and non-employee director share-based incentive compensation plans. Related to these programs, the Company recorded non-cash share-based employee compensation expense of $118 for thethree months ended* March 31, 2025*, compared with $55 for the same period last year. The Company considers its non-cash share-based employee compensation expenses as a component of cost of products and selling, general and administrative expenses. There wasno non-cash share-based employee compensation expense capitalized as part of capital expenditures or inventory for the periods presented.
The Company uses the Black-Scholes-Merton option valuation model to calculate the fair value of stock option grants under this plan. The non-cash share-based employee compensation expense recorded in thethree months ended* March 31, 2025*, was calculated using certain assumptions. Such assumptions are described more comprehensively in Note11 (Share-Based Employee Compensation) of the Notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in its Annual Report on Form10-K for the fiscal year ended* December 31, 2024*.
A summary of activity under the Company’s stock option plans during thethree months ended* March 31, 2025*, is presented below:
| Wgt. Avg. · Wgt. Avg. · Wgt. Avg. | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise · Remaining · Grant Date · Aggregate | |||||
| Stock | Price ($) | Contractual | Fair Value | Intrinsic | |
| As of January 1, 2025 | Options | Per Share | Life (Years) | ($) Per Share | Value ($) |
| Outstanding | 285,100 | 13.65 | 7.72 | 6.39 | 5,884,764 |
| Vested | 109,840 | 15.23 | 6.25 | 5.46 | 2,093,685 |
| Nonvested | 175,260 | 12.66 | 8.63 | 6.97 | 3,791,078 |
| Period activity | |||||
| Issued | 40,828 | 34.06 | 9.80 | 22.51 | — |
| Exercised | 1,200 | 12.23 | — | 6.36 | 23,914 |
| Forfeited | 2,340 | 12.97 | — | 6.18 | — |
| Expired | 2,220 | 15.49 | — | 5.99 | — |
| Outstanding | 320,168 | 16.25 | 7.77 | 8.45 | 7,354,353 |
| Vested | 127,360 | 14.79 | 6.47 | 5.77 | 3,111,690 |
| Nonvested | 192,808 | 17.22 | 8.63 | 10.22 | 4,242,663 |
Restricted Stock Units
The Company recorded non-cash restricted stock unit compensation expense of $275 for thethree months ended* March 31, 2025*, compared with $121 for the same period last year.
A summary of non-vested restricted stock under the Company’s non-employee director share-based incentive compensation plan is as follows:
| Weighted Average | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of | Grant Date | |
| Shares | Price per Share | |
| Unvested as of January 1, 2025 | 44,546 | $12.99 |
| Granted | 40,789 | 20.99 |
| Vested and issued | (11,319) | 12.23 |
| Cancelled/forfeited | — | — |
| Unvested as of March 31, 2025 | 74,016 | $17.51 |
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Note11. Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Matters
From time to time, the Company* maybe involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of its business. We assess our liabilities and contingencies in connection with outstanding legal proceedings utilizing the latest information available. Where it is probable that we will incur a loss and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated, we record a liability in our consolidated financial statements. These legal accruals maybe increased or decreased to reflect any relevant developments on a quarterly basis. Where a loss isnot* probable or the amount of the loss isnot estimable, we donot record an accrual, consistent with applicable accounting guidance. In the opinion of management, while the outcome of such claims and disputes cannot be predicted with certainty, our ultimate liability in connection with these matters isnot expected to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows, and the amounts accrued for any individual matter arenot material. However, legal proceedings are inherently uncertain. As a result, the outcome of a particular matter or a combination of matters* maybe material to our results of operations for a particular period, depending upon the size of the loss or our income for that particular period. There wereno* pending material claims or legal matters as of* March 31, 2025*.
Purchase Commitments
As of* March 31, 2025*, the Company had purchase commitments for inventory totaling approximately $11,835.
Significant Customers
Sales to United States government agencies represented approximately $2,078 (10.9%) of the Company’s net total sales for thethree months ended* March 31, 2025*, compared with approximately $9,830 (53.9%) for the same period last year. Accounts receivable from agencies of the United States government were $913 as of* March 31, 2025*, compared with approximately $5,941 at the same date last year. In addition, two commercial customers accounted for approximately 34.3% of net sales for thethree months ended* March 31, 2025and approximately 39.1% of accounts receivable at March 31, 2025.*
Geopolitical Tensions
U.S. and global markets are experiencing volatility and disruption following the escalation of geopolitical tensions and the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine and in the Middle East. Although the length and impact of the ongoing military conflicts is highly unpredictable, the conflict in both of these regions could lead to market disruptions, including significant volatility in commodity prices, credit and capital markets, as well as supply chain interruptions.
Note12. Debt
Credit Facilities
On* October 30, 2024,the Company's subsidiary, BK Technologies, Inc. entered into a Revolving Loan Commitment (“RLC”) with Fifth Third Bank, National Association, (“Fifth Third”) The Fifth Third RLC provides for aone-year revolving line of credit with a maximum commitment of $6 million, with an accordion feature, if certain conditions are met, for up to an additional $4 million of borrowing capacity, totaling a maximum commitment of $10 million. Each advance shall accrue interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof at a rate of SOFR plus 2.5% per annum. Each advance maybe prepaid at any time without penalty and the entire line of credit commitment maybe permanently terminated by BK Technologies, Inc. at any time upon10* days’ prior written notice to the lender without penalty. The RLC has a borrowing base equal to the sum of (i)80% of eligible commercial accounts receivable, plus (ii)50% of federal government accounts receivable, plus (iii) the lesser of (a) the sum of (i) and (ii) and (b)50% of eligible finished goods inventory. The Company hasnot utilized funding and there wereno borrowings under the RLC agreement as of* March**31,* 2025, and as of the date of filing this report.
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BK Technologies, Inc.'s repayment obligations under the RLC are guaranteed by the Company and Relm Communications, Inc. and secured by a pledge of essentially all of the assets of the Company, BK Technologies, Inc. and Relm Communications, Inc. The loan parties are subject to customary negative covenants, including with respect to their ability to incur additional indebtedness, encumber and dispose of their assets and enter into affiliate transactions. BK Technologies, Inc. must also comply with: (i) a maximum total funded debt ratio of 2.00 to1.00; (ii) a fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.2 to1.0 as measured on a rollingtwelve-month basis, each measured at the end of each fiscal quarter.
The Fifth Third RLC agreement provided for customary events of default, including: (1) failure to pay principal, interest or fees under the RLC when due and payable; (2) failure to comply with other covenants and agreements contained in the Revolving Loan Commitment agreement and the other documents executed in connection therewith; (3) the making of false or inaccurate representations and warranties; (4) defaults under other debt or other obligations of BK Technologies, Inc.; (5) money judgments and material adverse changes; (6) a change in control or ceasing to operate business in the ordinary course; and (7) certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, Fifth Third Bank* may*declare the entire unpaid balance immediately due and payable and/or exercise any and all remedial and other rights under the RLC agreement.
As of* March 31, 2025*, there wereno outstanding borrowings under the Fifth Third RLC.
Notes Payable
On* September 25, 2019,BK Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and U.S. Bank Equipment Finance, a division of U.S. Bank National Association, as a lender, entered into a Master Loan Agreement in the amount of $425 to finance various items of manufacturing equipment. The loan was collateralized by the equipment purchased using the proceeds. The Master Loan Agreement was payable in 60 equal monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $8 beginning on October 25, 2019,was scheduled to mature on September 25, 2024,and bore a fixed interest rate of 5.11%. This note payable was paid in full on June 24, 2024.*
Note13. Leases
The Company accounts for its leasing arrangements in accordance with Topic842, “Leases.” The Company leases manufacturing and office facilities and equipment under operating leases and determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. ROU assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent its obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term.
As most of its leases donot provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. The Company’s lease terms* may*include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise that option. The Company has lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, which are accounted for separately.
The Company leases approximately 54,000 square feet (not in thousands) of industrial space in West Melbourne, Florida, under a non-cancellable operating lease. The lease has an expiration date of* June**30,* 2027. The lease terms include an option to extend the lease agreement for an additionalfive (5) year term commencing* July 1, 2027and terminating at midnight June 30, 2032.*Annual rental, maintenance, and tax expenses for the facility are approximately $610.
In* February 2020,the Company entered into a lease for 6,857 square feet (not in thousands) of office space at Sawgrass Technology Park,1619 NW136th* Avenue in Sunrise, Florida, for a period of 64 months commencing* July 1, 2020.Annual rental, maintenance, and tax expenses for the facility will be approximately $196 for thefirst* year, increasing by approximately 3% for each subsequent12-month period.
Lease costs consisted of the following:
| Three Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | March 31, 2024 | |
| Operating lease cost | $136 | $135 |
| Variable lease cost | 33 | 33 |
| Total lease cost | $169 | $168 |
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Note13. Leases (continued)
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:
| Three Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | March 31, 2024 | |
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: | ||
| Operating cash flows (fixed payments) | $155 | $150 |
| Operating cash flows (liability reduction) | $139 | $127 |
| ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: | ||
| Operating leases | $— | $— |
Other information related to operating leases was as follows:
| Weighted average remaining lease term (in years) | 2.14 |
|---|---|
| Weighted average discount rate | 5.50% |
Maturity of lease liabilities as of* March 31, 2025*, were as follows:
| Remaining nine months of 2025 | $469 |
| 2026 | 486 |
| 2027 | 249 |
| 2028 | 5 |
| 2029 | 3 |
| Total payments | 1,212 |
| Less: imputed interest | (67) |
| Total present value of lease liabilities | $1,145 |
14. Subsequent Events
On* May 2, 2025,East West Manufacturing, LLC exercised, through cashless exercise, the warrant issued by the Company on November 6, 2023,*to purchase up to 135,300 shares of Common Stock. As a result of the warrant exercise, the Company issued 89,248 shares of Common Stock to East West.
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