Coda Octopus Group Inc

NOTE 1 –ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

Coda Octopus Group, Inc. (“Coda,” “the Company,” or “we”) operates two operating business units. These are the Marine Technology Business (“Products Business,” or “Products Segment”) and the Marine Engineering Business (“Services Business,” “Engineering Business” or “Services Segment”).

The Marine Technology Business is an established supplier of underwater technology and solutions, to the underwater/subsea market. Its products and solutions comprise both hardware and software for which it is the innovator, developer, manufacturer and distributor. It has key proprietary 3D/4D/5D/6D imaging sonar technology marketed under the name of Echoscope® and Echoscope PIPE® and diving technology marketed under the name of CodaOctopus® DAVD (Diver Augmented Vision Display). The Echoscope®sonar series is the only sonar that can generate multiple real time 3D images of moving objects underwater in zero visibility conditions. This business also launched the DAVD system in 2021 which emanated from the requirements of the Office of Naval Research as part of its Future Naval Requirements Program. The DAVD embeds inside of the diver Head up Display (HUD) a pair of transparent glasses which is used as the data hub for displaying real time data to the diver. It allows both the diver underwater and the dive supervisor on the surface to see the same data or underwater scene. In addition, by combining the DAVD with the Echoscope®, dive operations can be performed in zero visibility conditions. These conditions are a common barrier which impinges on the ability to perform these activities and therefore the DAVD combined with the Echoscope® is a real requirement for these operations.

The Engineering Business is an established sub-contractor to prime defense contractors and generally supplies proprietary sub-assemblies for incorporation into broader mission critical defense systems. These sub-assemblies are typically supplied for the life of the program. The Marine Engineering Business’ scope of services for these defense programs typically extends to concept, design, prototype, manufacture, and post-sale support. The manufacturing contracts for these sub-assemblies can run over many years.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Coda Octopus Group, Inc. and its wholly owned domestic and foreign subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.

NOTE 2 -SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States (“U.S.”) and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”).

The Company’s fiscal year ends on October 31. The Company employs a calendar month-end reporting period for its quarterly reporting.

Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. The accounting estimates and assumptions that require management’s most significant, challenging, and subjective judgment include estimates related to the percentage of completion method used to account for contracts including costs and earnings in excess of billings, billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings, the valuation of the deferred tax asset, and the valuation of goodwill. Actual results realized by the Company may differ from management’s estimates.

Reclassifications

Certain amounts included in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets, Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income, and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the year ended October 31, 2022, have been reclassified to conform to the October 31, 2023, presentation.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to a customer in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services, which may include various combinations of goods and services which are generally capable of being distinct and accounted for as separate performance obligations. See “Note 4 – Revenue” for a detailed discussion on revenue and revenue recognition.

Cost of Revenue

Our Cost of Revenues includes the cost of materials and related direct costs. With respect to sales made through the Company’s sales agents distribution network, we include in our costs of revenues the commissions paid to agents for the specific sales they make. All other sales-related expenses, including those related to unsuccessful bids, are included in selling, general and administrative costs. Commissions included as a component of Cost of Revenues were $826,719 and $631,471 for the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Foreign Currency Translation

The Company’s operations are split between the United States, United Kingdom, Denmark, and the Netherlands. The foreign subsidiaries’ functional currencies are those of their respective local jurisdictions and are translated into U.S dollar for the purpose of reporting the Company’s consolidated financial results. The translation of assets and liabilities into U.S. dollars for subsidiaries with a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar is performed using exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Stockholders’ equity, fixed assets and long-term investments are recorded at historical exchange rates. The translation of revenues and expenses into U.S. dollars for subsidiaries with a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar is performed using the average exchange rate for the respective period. Gains or losses from cumulative translation adjustments, net of tax, are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company records net foreign exchange transaction gains and losses in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.

For the years ended October 31, 2023, and October 31, 2022, the Company recorded an aggregate transaction (loss) gain of $(190,073) and $431,314, respectively. The aggregate transaction losses were recorded as a component of Selling, General & Administrative (“SG&A”).

Treasury Stock

Repurchases of Restricted Stock Awards or common stock are classified as treasury stock on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. We account for treasury stock under the cost method. When treasury stock is re-issued at a price higher than its cost, the difference is recorded as a component of additional paid-in-capital in our Consolidated Balance Sheet. When treasury stock is re-issued at a price lower than its cost, the difference is recorded as a reduction of retained earnings in our Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Segment Reporting

Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available and that is evaluated on a regular basis by the chief operating decision-maker (“CODM”) in deciding how to allocate resources to an individual segment and in assessing performance. The Company’s operations are organized into two reportable segments: Marine Technology Business and the Marine Engineering Business. The Company’s organizational structure is based on many factors that the CODM uses to evaluate, view and run the business operations, which include, but are not limited to, customer base and homogeneity of products and technology. The segments are based on this organizational structure and information reviewed by the Company’s CODM to evaluate segment results. The CODM uses several metrics to evaluate the performance of the overall business, including revenue and earnings from operations, and uses these results to allocate resources to each of the segments.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents. The Company did not have any cash equivalents as of October 31, 2022. Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with various financial institutions. As of October 31, 2023, approximately $23.3 million may be in excess of federal deposit insurance limits.

Financial Instruments

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash, accounts receivable, trade and other payables, and deferred revenue. The carrying amounts of the Company’s cash equivalents, accounts receivables, unbilled receivables, accounts payables, accrued liabilities and deferred revenue, as reflected in the consolidated financial statements approximate fair value due to the short-term maturity of these items. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The long-term deferred revenue approximates their carrying amounts as assessed by management. The Company’s financial instruments are exposed to certain financial risks, primarily concentration risk. Concentration risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if the counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations and arises principally from the Company’s cash, cash equivalents and trade receivables. The carrying amount of the financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure. The Company limits its exposure to concentration risk on cash by placing these financial instruments with high-credit, quality financial institutions and only investing in liquid, investment grade securities. The Company’s bank deposits are held with financial institutions both in and outside the United States. At times, such amounts may be in excess of applicable government mandated insurance limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts or lack of access to its cash. The Company’s accounts receivables are subject to potential concentrations of credit risk, since a significant part of the Company’s sales are to a small number of companies and, even though these are generally established businesses, market fluctuations such as the price of oil may affect our customers’ ability to meet their obligations to us. Furthermore, trade disputes may result in impairment or delays in receivables.

Accounts Receivable

The timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of invoicing to customers. The Company records a receivable when revenue is recognized prior to cash collection.‌

Payment terms and conditions vary by contract type, location of customer and the products or services offered, although terms generally require payment from a customer within 30 days for our Marine Technology Business and between 45-60 days from our Services Business. When the timing of revenue recognition differs from the timing of cash collection, an evaluation is performed to determine whether the contract includes a significant financing component. Accounts Receivable was $2,643,461, $2,870,600 and $4,207,996 as of October 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Allowance for Credit Losses

The allowance for credit losses, which includes the allowance for accounts receivable and unbilled accounts receivable, represents the Company’s best estimate of lifetime expected credit losses inherent in those financial assets. The Company’s lifetime expected credit losses are determined using relevant information about past events (including historical experience), current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect collectability. The Company monitors its credit exposure through ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition and limits the amount of credit extended when deemed necessary. In addition, the Company performs routine credit management activities such as timely account reconciliations, dispute resolution, and payment confirmations. The Company may employ collection agencies and legal counsel to pursue recovery of defaulted receivables. The Allowance for Bad Debt was $0 for the years ended October 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Inventory

Inventories consist primarily of raw materials and finished goods and are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value on an aggregate basis. Cost is computed using the average of actual cost, on a first-in, first-out basis. Adjustments to reduce the carrying amount of inventory to the lower of cost or net realizable value are made, if required, for excess or obsolete goods, which includes a review of, among other factors, demand requirements and market conditions.

Business Combinations

The Company accounts for business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805, “Business Combinations.” Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their acquisition date fair values. The excess of the fair value of purchase consideration over the fair values of these identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred. Upon acquisition, the accounts and results of operations are consolidated as of and subsequent to the acquisition date. When determining the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, management makes significant estimates and assumptions, especially with respect to intangible assets. The Company utilizes commonly accepted valuation techniques, such as the income approach and the cost approach, as appropriate, in establishing the fair value of intangible assets. Typically, key assumptions include projections of cash flows that arise from identifiable intangible assets of acquired businesses as well as discount rates based on an analysis of the weighted average cost of capital, adjusted for specific risks associated with the assets.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill is recorded as the difference, if any, between the aggregate consideration paid for an acquisition and the fair value of the net tangible and identified intangible assets acquired under a business combination. Goodwill also includes acquired assembled workforce, which does not qualify as an identifiable intangible asset. The Company reviews impairment of goodwill annually in the fourth quarter, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the goodwill might be impaired. Triggering events for impairment reviews may be indicators such as adverse industry or economic trends, restructuring actions, lower projections of profitability, or a sustained decline in the Company’s market capitalization. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the quantitative goodwill impairment test. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, the Company determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its’ carrying amount, then the quantitative goodwill impairment test is unnecessary. If, based on the qualitative assessment, it is determined that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its’ carrying amount, then the Company proceeds to perform the quantitative goodwill impairment test. The Company first determines the fair value of a reporting unit using a Level 1 input which estimates the fair value of the Company’s equity by utilizing the Company’s trading price as of the end of the reporting period. The Company then compares the derived fair value of a reporting unit with the carrying amount. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss will be recognized in an amount equal to that excess, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.

As of October 31, 2023, the Company determined it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit was less than its’ carrying amount and as a result quantitative goodwill impairment test was unnecessary and there was no impairment charge.

Finite-lived intangible assets consist of acquired patents, customer relationships, and non-compete agreements resulting from business combinations. The Company’s intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, ranging from 2 to 15 years. The Company makes judgments about the recoverability of finite-lived intangible assets whenever facts and circumstances indicate that the useful life is shorter than originally estimated or that the carrying amount of assets may not be recoverable. If such facts and circumstances exist, the Company assesses recoverability by comparing the projected undiscounted net cash flows associated with the related asset or group of assets over their remaining lives against their respective carrying amounts. Impairments, if any, are based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of those assets. If the useful life is shorter than originally estimated, the Company would accelerate the rate of amortization and amortize the remaining carrying value over the new shorter useful life. The Company evaluates the carrying value of indefinite-lived intangible assets on an annual basis, and an impairment charge would be recognized to the extent that the carrying amount of such assets exceeds their estimated fair value.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for minor replacements, maintenance and repairs which do not increase the useful lives of the property and equipment are charged to operations as incurred. Major additions and improvements are capitalized.

Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives:

Depreciation expense is presented as a component of Selling, General and Administrative expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. Depreciation expense related to the Products Business “Rental Assets” used for generating rental income is allocated 70% to Cost of Goods Sold and the remaining 30% as a component of Selling, General and Administration expense.

Leases

The Company owns substantially all its facilities and as a result the effect of Accounting Standards Codification 842, “Leases”, is immaterial.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Management reviews long-lived assets, including property and equipment and intangible assets, for possible impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable. Such events and changes may include: a significant decrease in market value, changes in asset use, negative industry or economic trends, and changes in the Company’s business strategy. The Company measures recoverability of these assets by comparing the carrying amounts to the future undiscounted cash flows that the assets or the asset group are expected to generate. If the carrying value of the assets is not recoverable, an impairment charge is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the assets.

Research and Development

Research and development costs are comprised primarily of employee-related costs, stock-based compensation expense, engineering consulting expenses associated with new product and technology development, product commercialization, quality assurance and testing costs, as well as costs related to information technology, patent applications and examinations, materials, supplies, and an allocation of facilities costs. All research and development costs are expensed as they are incurred.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation expense in accordance with the authoritative guidance on stock-based payments. Under the provisions of the guidance, stock-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the option using a Black-Scholes option pricing model and is recognized as expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period.

The authoritative guidance also requires that the Company measure and recognize stock-based compensation expense upon modification of the term of a stock award. The stock-based compensation expense for such modification is the sum of any unamortized expense of the award before modification and the modification expense. The modification expense is the incremental amount of the fair value of the award before the modification and the fair value of the award after the modification, measured on the date of modification. In the event the modification results in a longer requisite period than in the original award, the Company has elected to apply the pool method where the aggregate of the unamortized expense and the modification expense is amortized over the new requisite period on a straight-line basis. In addition, any forfeiture will be based on the original requisite period prior to the modification.

Calculating stock-based compensation expense requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected term of the stock-based awards, stock price volatility, and the pre-vesting option forfeiture rate. The Company estimates the expected life of options granted based on historical exercise patterns, which are believed to be representative of future behavior. The Company estimates the volatility of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant based on historical volatility. The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of stock-based awards represent the Company’s best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management judgment. As a result, if factors change and the Company uses different assumptions, its stock-based compensation expense could be materially different in the future. In addition, the Company is required to estimate the expected forfeiture rate and only recognize expense for those shares expected to vest. The Company estimates the forfeiture rate based on historical experience of its stock-based awards that are granted, exercised and cancelled. If the actual forfeiture rate is materially different from the estimate, stock-based compensation expense could be significantly different from what was recorded in the current period.

The Company may grant restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to employees or consultants. RSU awards vest upon grant or fixed term, generally 36 months. The Company uses the closing trading price of its common stock on the date of grant as the fair value of awards of restricted stock units. Stock-based compensation from RSU awards is recognized on a straight-line basis over the RSU awards’ vesting period.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 740,Income Taxes(ASC 740). Under ASC 740, deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recorded for the income tax effects of differences between the bases of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and their bases for income tax reporting. The Company’s differences arise principally from the use of various accelerated and modified accelerated cost recovery systems for income tax purposes versus straight line depreciation used for book purposes and from the utilization of net operating loss carry-forwards.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are the amounts by which the Company’s future income taxes are expected to be impacted by these differences as they reverse. Deferred tax assets are based on differences that are expected to decrease future income taxes as they reverse. Correspondingly, deferred tax liabilities are based on differences that are expected to increase future income taxes as they reverse. Note 10 Income Taxes discloses the amounts of deferred tax assets and liabilities, and also presents the impact of significant differences between financial reporting income and taxable income.

For income tax purposes, the Company uses the percentage of completion method of recognizing revenues on long-term contracts which is consistent with the Company’s financial reporting under GAAP.

From time to time, the Company engages in transactions in which the tax consequences may be subject to uncertainty. Significant judgment is required in assessing and estimating the tax consequences of these transactions. Accruals for unrecognized tax benefit liabilities, which represent the difference between a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and the benefit recognized for financial reporting purposes, are recorded when the Company believes it is not more-likely-than-not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. Adjustments to unrecognized tax benefits are recognized when facts and circumstances change, such as the closing of a tax audit, notice of an assessment by a taxing authority or the refinement of an estimate. Income tax benefit includes the effects of adjustments to unrecognized tax benefits, as well as any related interest and penalties.

Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income is defined to include all changes in equity except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Comprehensive income includes gains and losses on foreign currency translation adjustments and is included as a component of stockholders’ equity.

Advertising

Advertising costs are expenses as incurred and are presented as a component of Selling, General and Administrative expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income, Advertising expenses for the years ended October 31, 2023, and October 31, 2022, were $0 for both periods.

Contingencies

From time to time, the Company may be involved in legal and administrative proceedings and claims of various types. The Company records liability in its consolidated financial statements for these matters when a loss is known or considered probable, and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Management reviews these estimates in each accounting period as additional information becomes known and adjusts the loss provision when appropriate. If the loss is not probable or cannot be reasonably estimated, a liability is not recorded in the consolidated financial statements. If a loss is probable but the amount of loss cannot be reasonably estimated, the Company discloses the loss contingency and an estimate of possible loss or range of loss (unless such an estimate cannot be made). The Company does not recognize gain contingencies until they are realized. Legal costs incurred in connection with loss contingencies are expensed as incurred.

NOTE 3 –RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Accounting Pronouncements to be Adopted

On October 27, 2023, the FASB issues ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. ASU 2023-07 will affect how we report segment information, starting with our Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2025, and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q starting with our quarterly report for the quarter ended January 31, 2026. The ASU requires that we provide disclosures of significant segment expenses and other segment items that are regularly provided to our CODM and included in each reported measure of segment profit or loss. We will also have to disclose other segment items by reportable segment (i.e., the difference between reported segment revenues less the significant segment expenses (which are disclosed) less reported segment profit or loss). We will identify the CODM and their position within the company and details about the information that they regularly review to make capital allocation and other operating decisions about each segment, as well as an explanation of how the CODM uses the reported measures and other disclosures. The information needed for these disclosures is available, but we will need to determine the best way to provide that information for these required segment disclosures.

On December 13, 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2023-08 entitled Accounting and Disclosure for Crypto Assets (ASU 2023-08,) which changes the accounting model for crypto assets from the existing impairment model to a fair value model. This is a significant change since the impairment model accounted for diminution in value of crypto assets by writing down the crypto asset without the ability to increase the value if prices improved in the future. Under the fair value model, crypto assets will be marked to market at each financial reporting date such that subsequent increases in value of the crypto assets can be recorded. ASU 2023-08 also requires enhanced disclosures about crypto asset transactions. The Company plans to adopt this new standard on November 1, 2025, reserving the option to early adopt ASU 2023-08 if its customers begin to pay for the Company’s products and services with crypto assets. To date, the Company has neither accepted payment for its products and/or services in crypto assets, nor has it received or invested in this class of assets.

On December 14, 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2023-09 entitled Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (ASU 2023-09), which is primarily applicable to public companies and requires a significant expansion of the granularity of the income tax rate reconciliation as well as an expansion of other income tax disclosures. The majority of the disclosures will only be made on an annual basis, although there is a modest expansion of required quarterly income tax disclosures. The amendments in ASU 2023-09 require disclosure of specific income tax categories in the rate and reconciliation and provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold (if the effect of those reconciling items is equal to or greater than 5 percent of the amount computed by multiplying pretax income (or loss) by the applicable statutory income tax rate. There are also additional disclosures related to taxes paid to local jurisdictions, and to income taxes paid. This information is currently available to the Company but was not a required disclosure. The Company expects to adopt ASU 2023-09 on November 1, 2025.

NOTE 4 –REVENUE

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue under the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Topic 606,Revenue from Contracts with Customers(“Topic 606”).

Topic 606 has established a five-step process to determine the amount of revenue to record from contracts with customers. The five steps are:

Revenues are earned under formal contracts with our customers and are derived from both sales and rental of underwater technologies and equipment for real time 3D imaging, mapping, defense, and survey applications and from the engineering services which we provide primarily to prime defense contractors. Our contracts do not include the possibility for additional contingent consideration so that our determination of the contract price does not involve having to consider potential additional variable consideration. Our sales do not include a right of return by the customer.

For the Marine Technology Business, all of our products are sold on a stand-alone basis and those market prices are evidence of the value of the products. To the extent that we also provide services (e.g., installation, training, post-sales technical support etc.), those services are either included as part of the product or are subject to written contracts based on the stand-alone value of those services. Revenue from the sale of services is recognized when those services have been provided to the customer and evidence of the provision of those services exists.

Revenue derived from either our subscription package offerings or rental of our equipment is recognized when performance obligations are met, in particular, on a daily basis during the subscription or rental period.

For arrangements with multiple performance obligations, we recognize product revenue by allocating the transaction revenue to each performance obligation based on the relative fair value of each deliverable and recognize revenue when performance obligations are met including when equipment is delivered, and for rental of equipment, when installation and other services are performed.

Our contracts sometimes require customer payments in advance of revenue recognition and are recognized as revenue when the Company has fulfilled its obligations under the respective contracts. Until such time, we recognize this prepayment as deferred revenue.

For software license sales for which any services rendered are not considered distinct to the functionality of the software, we recognize revenue upon delivery of the software.

With respect to revenues related to our Services Business, there are contracts in place that specify the fixed hourly rate and other reimbursable costs to be billed based on material and direct labor hours incurred and, revenue is recognized on these contracts based on material and the direct labor hours incurred. Revenues from fixed-price contracts are recognized on the percentage-of-completion method, measured by the percentage of costs incurred (materials and direct labor hours) to date to estimated total services (materials and direct labor hours) for each contract. This method is used as we consider expenditures for direct materials and labor hours to be the best available measure of progress on these contracts.

On a quarterly basis, we examine all our fixed-price contracts to determine if there are any losses to be recognized during the period. Any such loss is recorded in the quarter in which the loss first becomes apparent based upon costs incurred to date and the estimated costs to complete as determined by experience from similar contracts. Variations from estimated contract performance could result in adjustments to operating results.

Recoverability of Deferred Costs

In accordance with Topic 606, we defer costs on projects for service revenue. Deferred costs consist primarily of incremental direct costs to customize and install systems, as defined in individual customer contracts, including costs to acquire hardware and software from third parties and payroll costs for our employees and other third parties. The pricing of these service contracts is intended to provide for the recovery of these types of deferred costs over the life of the contract.

We recognize such costs in accordance with our revenue recognition policy by contract. For revenue recognized under the percentage of completion method, costs are recognized as products are delivered or services are provided in accordance with the percentage of completion calculation. For revenue recognized over time, costs are recognized ratably over the term of the contract, commencing on the date of revenue recognition. At each quarterly balance sheet date, we review deferred costs, to ensure they are ultimately recoverable.

Any anticipated losses on uncompleted contracts are recognized when evidence indicates the estimated total cost of a contract exceeds its estimated total revenue.

Other Revenue Disclosures

See Note 15 – “Disaggregation of Revenue” for a breakdown of revenues from external customers and cost of those revenues between our Product Segment and Services Segment including information on the split of revenues by geography.

Contracts in Progress (Unbilled Receivables and Deferred Revenue)

Unbilled Receivables includes earned revenue in excess of billings on incomplete contracts representing accumulated project expenses plus fees which have not been invoiced to customers as of the date of the balance sheet. The amount of unbilled contracts receivable may not exceed their net realizable value. Unbilled Receivables were $894,251 and $602,115 as of October 31, 2023, and October 31, 2022, respectively.

Sales of equipment include a provision for warranty or through life support (TLS) services and is treated as deferred revenue, along with extended warranty sales or TLS, which may be purchased by customers. These amounts are amortized over the relevant warranty or TLS period (12 months is our standard warranty contract obligation or for TLS 24, 36 or 60 months) from the date of sale.

Deferred Revenue (current) includes paid customer invoices prior to delivery of the agreed service, customer prepaid support to be delivered within twelve months and provision for warranty services to be provided within twelve months. Deferred Revenue was $975,537 and $943,569 as of October 31, 2023, and October 31, 2022, respectively.

Deferred Revenue (current) consisted of the following as of October 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021:

Deferred Revenue (current) includes customer prepaid support, TLS, to be delivered past the initial twelve months and provision for extended warranty services to be provided past the initial twelve months.

Deferred Revenue (non-current) was $133,382 and $76,127 as of October 31, 2023, and October 31, 2022, respectively.

NOTE 5 –FAIR VALUE

The Company follows the authoritative guidance for fair value measurement and the fair value option for financial assets and financial liabilities. The Company carries its financial instruments at fair value. Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability, or an 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. The established fair value hierarchy requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

When applying fair value principles in the valuation of assets, the Company is required to maximize the use of quoted market prices and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The Company calculates the fair value of its Level 1 and Level 2 instruments based on the exchange traded price of similar or identical instruments, where available, or based on other observable inputs.

There wereno marketable securities required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of October 31, 2023, or October 31, 2022.

NOTE 6 –COMPOSITION OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL STATEMENT CAPTIONS

Certified Deposit Interest Bearing Accounts

The Company established certified deposit interest-bearing accounts with its current bankers HSBC NA and Jyske Bank in February 2023. These interest-bearing accounts are for rolling fixed short-term periods not exceeding 3 months and are classified in our financial statements as “cash equivalent”. In addition, we have an interest-bearing deposit account in the UK that tracks the Bank of England base rate, which has no restrictions on access and has a current rate of 5.0%. The table below indicates the applicable interest rates and amounts which are held in certified deposit and unrestricted interest-bearing accounts at the date hereof:

*Held in Jyske Bank USD Account

Inventory consisted of the following as of:

Other current assets consisted of the following as of:

Property and equipment consisted of the following as of:

Depreciation expense for the years ended October 31, 2023, and 2022 was $603,467 and $678,652 respectively.

Property and equipment, net, by geographic areas was as follows:

Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities consisted of the following as of:

Total Other Income, net consisted of the following for the year ended:

NOTE 7 –GOODWILL AND IDENTIFIED INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Intangibles consisted of the following as of:

Estimated future annual amortization expenses of finite-lived assets as of October 31, 2023, is as follows:

Amortization of intangible assets for the years ended October 31, 2023, and 2022 was $64,063 and $60,077 respectively.

Goodwill consisted of the following as of:

NOTE 8 –NET INCOME PER SHARE

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and fully diluted loss per common share for the years ended:

NOTE 9 –CAPITAL STOCK

Common Stock

2017 Stock Incentive Plan

On December 6, 2017, the Board of Directors adopted the 2017 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2017 Plan”). The purpose of the Plan is to advance the interests of the Company and its stockholders by enabling the Company and its subsidiaries to attract and retain qualified individuals through opportunities for equity participation in the Company, and to reward those individuals who contribute to the Company’s achievement of its economic objectives. The Plan was adopted subject to stockholders’ approval and was approved by Stockholders at the Company’s Annual General Meeting held on July 24, 2018.

The maximum number of shares of Common Stock available for issuance under the 2017 Plan is 913,612 shares. The shares available for issuance under the 2017 Plan may, at the election of the Compensation Committee, be either treasury shares or shares authorized but unissued, and, if treasury shares are used, all references in the 2017 Plan to the issuance of shares will, for corporate law purposes, be deemed to mean the transfer of shares from treasury.

2021 Stock Incentive Plan

On July 12, 2021, the Board of Directors adopted the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2021 Plan”). The 2021 Plan was approved by the Company’s stockholders at its Annual General Meeting held on September 14, 2021. The 2021 Plan is identical to the 2017 Plan in all material respects, except that the number of shares available for issuance thereunder is 1,000,000.

As of October 31, 2023, there were a total of 1,370,300 shares available for issuance under the 2017 Plan and 2021 Plan.

A summary of stock options activity is as follows:

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable under the Company’s Stock Option Plan at October 31, 2023:

Unamortized compensation expense in future years is $0.

A summary of restricted stock award activity is as follows:

The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value that option holders would have realized had all option holders exercised their options on the last trading day of fiscal years 2023 and 2022. The aggregate intrinsic value is the difference between Coda’s closing stock price on the last trading day of the fiscal year and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options.

In certain situations, in 2023 and 2022, certain RSAs that vested were net share settled such that the Company withheld common shares with a value equivalent to the employees’ obligation for the applicable income and other employment taxes and remitted the cash to the appropriate taxing authorities. The total shares withheld were 109,154 and 95,866 for 2023 and 2022 and were based on the value of the RSAs on their respective vesting dates as determined by the Company’s closing stock price. The Company has classified the withheld common shares as treasury stock and may issue these shares at a future date.

All Stock Options and Restricted Stock Awards have been made pursuant to the 2017 Plan.

Total stock-based compensation expense from stock options and restricted stock awards is $645,196 and $1,130,917, respectively for the years ended October 31, 2023, and 2022. As of October 31, 2023, there was approximately $154,539 of total unrecognized stock-based compensation cost related to 87,428 unvested RSAs.

Preferred Stock

Series A and Series C Preferred Stock

The Company is authorized to issue 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock with a par value of $0.001 per share. We had previously designated 50,000 preferred shares as Series A preferred stock and 50,000 preferred shares as Series C preferred stock. Both series have since been eliminated and as of October 31, 2023, there were no shares of Preferred Stock issued or outstanding.

NOTE 10 -INCOME TAXES

The Company provides for income taxes and the related accounts under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates expected to be in effect during the year in which the basis differences reverse. Valuation allowances are established when management determines it is more likely than not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

The provision (benefit) for income taxes comprises:

The expense for income taxes differed from the U.S. statutory rate due to the following:

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes.

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

As of October 31, 2023, we had no remaining U.S. federal net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards.

The Company’s tax jurisdictions are USA, UK, Denmark, India, and Australia (our India and Australian operations are currently dormant). As a result, the Company’ foreign derived income is subject to GILTI tax in the United States. The Company has elected to treat GILTI inclusions as period costs.

The Company has filed tax returns for federal, state, and foreign jurisdictions. The Company’s evaluation of uncertain tax matters was performed for the tax years ended October 31, 2023, and October 31, 2022. The Company has elected to retain its existing accounting policy with respect to the treatment of interest and penalties attributable to income taxes and continues to reflect interest and penalties attributable to income taxes, to extent they arise, as a component of its income tax provision or benefit as well as its outstanding income tax assets and liabilities. The Company believes that its income tax positions and deductions would be sustained on an audit and does not anticipate any adjustments to result in a material change to its financial position.

The Company’s UK Operations, under the applicable UK tax rules, have certain carryforward trading losses (referred to in this Form 10-K disclosure as “NOL carryforwards”). Under the applicable UK tax rules, any trading tax losses incurred from 2017 up to and including the current fiscal year can be surrendered for UK group relief to offset or reduce current year profits and tax liability in any of the Company’s UK Operations. Any tax losses before 2017 in a UK subsidiary can only be used by the subsidiary to which it pertains. The benefit of these tax losses benefit are available indefinitely unless the nature of the business with the tax benefit changes substantially. Under UK tax rules, the UK entities are also eligible for research and development (R&D) Tax Credit. The UK Products Business in any one financial year performs significant R&D work due to the nature of its business (researching and developing products and solutions). In the 2023 FY, this subsidiary was eligible to deduct £174,771 (an equivalent of 158,883 USD) as R&D tax expenses from its taxable income, thus negating any tax liability of the UK Operations in the Current FY. Our UK Operations have the equivalent of $477,271 in NOL carryforwards, $397,874 of which can be used by the UK entity in which the trading loss was created and $79,397 can be used by any of the UK entities under Group Relief. This applies indefinitely unless the business activities undertaken change substantially.

A valuation allowance is required for deferred tax assets, if based on available evidence, it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the asset will not be realized due to the inability to generate sufficient taxable income in the future. The valuation allowance waszero and $324,719 as of October 31, 2023, and 2022, respectively. The deferred tax losses refer to timing of asset allowance in the UK. As we are generally able to offset most taxes with brought forward trading losses, R&D tax credit to offset profits expected to be ongoing and ability to utilize such reliefs within between entities then we do not foresee being able to utilize those deferred tax assets in the near future.

NOTE 11 –LINE OF CREDIT

The Company entered into a $4,000,000 revolving line of credit facility with HSBC NA on November 27, 2019, with the interest rate established as the applicable prime rate. This revolving line of credit facility is subject to annual renewal and has been extended to November 2024. We have not utilized this line of credit and the outstanding balance on the line of credit was $0 as of October 31, 2023, and October 31, 2022.

NOTE 12 –CONCENTRATIONS

Significant Customers

During the year ended October 31, 2023, the Company had two customers from whom it generated sales greater than 10% of net revenues. Revenues from these customers were $4,430,389, or 22.9% of net revenues during the period. Total accounts receivable from these customers as of October 31, 2023, was $173,930 or 6.6% of accounts receivable.

During the year ended October 31, 2022, the Company had no customers from whom it generated sales greater than 10% of net revenues.

NOTE 13 -EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

The Company’s U.S. subsidiaries maintain a 401(k)-retirement plan. The plan allows the Company to make matching contributions of 4% of employee compensation, subject to IRS contribution limits. U.S. employees who have at least six months of service with the Company are eligible. In addition, the Company’s UK subsidiaries operate statutory pension schemes which provide for the payment of certain contributions by the Company and the Employee. These schemes in the UK operate on a defined contribution money purchase basis and the contributions are charged to operations as they arise. Finally, the Company is obligated to provide pension funding according to the laws in which it operates including in both Denmark, Australia and India. The Company has an arrangement that fulfills this requirement. Costs related to the Company’s contribution to these employee benefit plans for the years ended October 31, 2023, and October 31, 2022 were $128,988 and $138,260, respectively.

NOTE 14 -SEGMENT ANALYSIS

Based on the fundamental difference in the types of offering products versus services, we operate two distinct reportable segments which are managed separately. Coda Octopus Products (“Marine Technology Business” or “Products Segment”) operations are comprised primarily of sale of underwater technology sonar solutions, products for underwater operations including hardware and software, and rental of solutions and products to the underwater market. Coda Octopus Martech and Coda Octopus Colmek (“Marine Engineering Business” or “Services Segment”) provides engineering services primarily as sub-contractors to prime defense contractors.

Segment operating income is total segment revenue reduced by cost of revenue operating expenses identifiable with the business segment. Corporate includes general corporate administrative costs (“overhead”).

The Company evaluates performance and allocates resources based upon segment operating income.

There are inter-segment sales which have been eliminated in our financial statements but are disclosed in the tables below for information purposes.

The following table summarizes segment asset and operating balances by reportable segment as of and for the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

The Company’s reportable business segments sell their goods and services in four geographic locations:

NOTE 15 -DISAGGREGATION OF REVENUE

NOTE 16 –COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Employment Agreements

Annmarie Gayle

Pursuant to the terms of an employment agreement dated March 16, 2017, the Company employs Ms. Gayle as its Chief Executive Officer on a full-time basis and a member of its Board of Directors. With effect from July 1, 2019, Ms. Gayle’s annual salary is $305,000 payable on a monthly basis. Ms. Gayle is also entitled to an annual performance bonus of up to $100,000, upon achieving certain targets that are to be defined on an annual basis. The agreement provides for 30 days of paid holidays in addition to public holidays observed in Denmark.

The agreement has no definitive term and may be terminated only upon twelve months’ prior written notice by Ms. Gayle. In the event that the Company terminates her at any time without cause, she is entitled to a payment equal to her annual salary as well as a separation bonus of $150,000. The Company may terminate the agreement for cause, immediately and without notice. Among others, “for cause” includes gross misconduct, a serious or repeated breach of the agreement and negligence and incompetence as reasonably determined by the Company’s Board. The agreement includes a 12-month non-compete and non-solicitation provision.

Blair Cunningham

Under the terms of an employment contract dated January 1, 2013, our wholly owned subsidiary Coda Octopus Products, Inc. employs Blair Cunningham as its Chief Executive Officer and President of Technology. He is being paid an annual base salary of $200,000 with effect from January 1, 2020, subject to review by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Cunningham’s current annual based salary is $225,000. He is entitled to 25 vacation days in addition to any public holiday.

The agreement may be terminated only upon twelve months prior written notice without cause. The Company may terminate the agreement for cause, immediately and without notice. Among others, “for cause” includes gross misconduct, a serious or repeated breach of the agreement and negligence and incompetence as reasonably determined by the Company’s Board. The agreement includes an 18-month non-compete and non-solicitation provision.

Kevin Kane

Pursuant to the terms of an Employment Agreement dated May 7, 2021, as amended and modified, Kevin Kane was appointed the Chief Executive Officer of Colmek commencing July 6, 2021. The Employment Agreement provides for an annual base salary of $200,000. He will also be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on the performance milestones agreed with the Company. As a further inducement, he was granted 15,000 restricted stock units out of the Company’s 2017 Stock Incentive Plan that vest in three equal annual instalments commencing on the first anniversary of grant. The Compensation Committee approved a performance milestone bonus of $26,000 for the Fiscal Year 2023 subject to Mr. Kane achieving the performance milestones.

The agreement may be terminated by the Company at any time. In the event that the Company terminates the employment agreement for whatever reason, the following severance payments apply:

The agreement includes a 12-month non-compete and non-solicitation provision.

**Gayle Jardine

Pursuant to an employment agreement with Coda Octopus Products Ltd., the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Coda Octopus Products Limited (Scotland operations) Gayle Jardine was appointed European Director of Finance. In that role she is currently being paid an annual salary of £78,000 (or approximately $96,720). The employment agreement provides for 25 days of paid holidays in addition to public holidays observed in Scotland. The Company also makes certain pension contributions prescribed by the laws of the United Kingdom. The Company may terminate Ms. Jardine’s Employment Agreement by giving seven (7) weeks written notice.

In May 2023, Ms. Jardine was appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company. As inducement for assuming the additional duties as Interim CFO, she was paid an additional short-term incentive payment of £5,000 (approximately $6,200) for each month that she acted in such a capacity. In addition, she was granted a restricted stock award of 2,500 shares of common stock vesting six months from the date of her appointment.

**Gayle Jardine resumed her position as European Director of Finance on November 27, 2023, when Mr. John Price assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer.

Litigation

From time to time, we may be a party to or be involved with legal proceedings, governmental investigations or inquiries, claims or litigation that are related to our business. We are not presently party to any legal proceedings the resolution of which we believe would have a material adverse effect on our business or its financial condition.

NOTE 17 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On November 27, 2023, John Price assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer at which point Gayle Jardine re-assumed her position as European Director of Finance.

On January 16, 2024, the Company sold its flat located in Copenhagen for a price of DKK 5,300,000 (equivalent of $781,598).