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Capital Stock
12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2012
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Capital Stock

As of January 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company had 20,000,000 authorized common shares with no par value. At January 31, 2012 and January 31, 2011, 11,306,000 shares and, 10,243,000 were issued and outstanding, respectively.

During fiscal year 2012, there were 86,000 stock options exercised, 4,000 shares retired and 48,000 shares of restricted stock became vested under the 2006 equity incentive plan. In addition, 933,000 shares were issued as part of the Mill Road securities purchase agreement. During fiscal year 2011, there were 471,000 stock options exercised, 65,000 shares retired, 62,000 shares of restricted stock became vested under the 2006 equity incentive plan and 30,000 shares of common stock were issued for services rendered. In addition, 230,000 shares were issued as part of the earn-out payment for Elliott Laboratories, Inc and 66,000 shares were issued for the acquisition of Mechtronic Solutions Inc.
 
Holders of common stock vote on matters submitted to shareholders, including the election of directors. Except as required by law, the powers, preferences and rights of all common stock and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, shall in all respects be identical. The common stock shareholders will be entitled to receive, to the extent permitted by law, and to share equally and ratably, share for share, any such dividends as may be declared from time to time by the Board of Directors.