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STOCK OPTIONS
6 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Notes to Financial Statements  
STOCK OPTIONS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT EARNINGS PER SHARE AND NUMBER OF SHARES)

On September 24, 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors unanimously adopted the 2007 Employee Stock Option Plan (the “2007 Employee Plan”) and the 2007 Directors Equity Incentive Plan (the “2007 Directors Plan”) each of which was approved by the shareholders on December 3, 2007. Each of those plans was amended by the Board in 2010 to increase the number of shares covered thereby, which amendments were approved by the shareholders on December 14, 2010. At present, the 2007 Employee Plan provides for awards of up to 600,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock to employees, consultants and advisors. The Board also amended the 2007 Directors Plan in November 2013 to further increase the number of shares covered thereby from 400,000 shares to 500,000 shares, which amendment was approved by the shareholders on December 9, 2013. The 2007 Directors Plan provides for awards of up to 500,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock to the members of the Board of Directors in the form of non-qualified options and restricted stock. These two plans are administered by the Board, which also establishes the terms of the awards.

 

Assumptions

 

The fair value for the options granted were estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions, assuming no expected dividends: 

 

   

Year Ended

June 30,

   

Six Months Ended

December 31,

 
    2013     2013  
             
Expected volatility     92.53 %     88.53 - 104.94 %
Risk-free interest rate     0.26 %     0.30 %
Expected life (years)     2.50       2.50 - 3.25  

 

The expected volatilities are based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock. The observation is made on a weekly basis. The observation period covered is consistent with the expected life of options. The expected life of the options granted to employees has been determined utilizing the “simplified” method as prescribed by ASC Topic 718 Stock Based Compensation, which, among other provisions, allowed companies without access to adequate historical data about employee exercise behavior to use a simplified approach for estimating the expected life of a "plain vanilla" option grant. The simplified rule for estimating the expected life of such an option was the average of the time to vesting and the full term of the option. The risk-free rate is consistent with the expected life of the stock options and is based on the United States Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

 

2007 Employee Stock Option Plan

 

The Company’s 2007 Employee Plan permits the grant of stock options to its employees covering up to an aggregate of 600,000 shares of Common Stock. Under the 2007 Employee Plan, all options must be granted with an exercise price of not less than fair value as of the grant date and the options granted must be exercisable within a maximum of ten years after the date of grant, or such lesser period of time as is set forth in the stock option agreements. The options may be exercisable (a) immediately as of the effective date of the stock option agreement granting the option, or (b) in accordance with a schedule related to the date of the grant of the option, the date of first employment, or such other date as may be set by the Compensation Committee. Generally, options granted under the 2007 Employee Plan are exercisable within five years after the date of grant, and vest over the period as follows: 25% vesting on the grant date and the remaining balance vesting in equal installments on the next three succeeding anniversaries of the grant date. The share-based compensation will be recognized in terms of the grade method on a straight-line basis for each separately vesting portion of the award. Certain option awards provide for accelerated vesting if there is a change in control (as defined in the 2007 Employee Plan).

 

On September 17, 2013, stock options covering a total of 15,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock were granted to certain employees pursuant to the 2007 Employee Plan, with an exercise price equal to the fair value of the Company’s Common Stock (as defined under the 2007 Employee Plan in conformity with Regulation 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended) on September 17, 2013, the date of grant. These options vested as of the grant date. The fair value as of December 31, 2013 of the options to purchase 15,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock was approximately $22 based on the fair value of $1.52 per share determined by using the Black Scholes option pricing model.

 

On December 9, 2013, stock options covering a total of 35,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock were granted to certain employees pursuant to the 2007 Employee Plan, with an exercise price equal to the fair value of the Company’s Common Stock (as defined under the 2007 Employee Plan in conformity with Regulation 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended) on December 9, 2013, the date of grant. These stock option vest over the period as follows: 25% vesting on the grant date and the remaining balance vesting in equal installments on the next three succeeding anniversaries of the grant date. The fair value as of December 31, 2013 of the options to purchase 35,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock was approximately $3 based on the fair value of $2.04 per share determined by using the Black Scholes option pricing model.

 

Stock options to purchase 121,500 shares of its Common Stock were exercised during the six month period ended December 31, 2013. The total proceeds received were $230. The Company recognized stock-based compensation expenses of $25 in the six months ended December 31, 2013 under the 2007 Employee Plan. The balance of unamortized stock-based compensation of $43 based on fair value on the grant date related to options granted under the 2007 Employee Plan is to be recognized over a period of three years.

 

The Company did not grant any options pursuant to the 2007 Employee Plan during the six months ended December 31, 2012. The Company recognized stock-based compensation expenses of $19 in the six months ended December 31, 2012 under the 2007 Employee Plan. The balance of unamortized stock-based compensation of $17 based on fair value on the grant date related to options granted under the 2007 Employee Plan is to be recognized over a period of two years.

 

As of December 31, 2013, there were vested employee stock options covering a total of 125,750 shares of Common Stock. The weighted-average exercise price was $3.72 and the weighted average contractual term was 2.20 years. The total fair value of vested and outstanding employee stock options as of December 31, 2013 was $467.

 

As of December 31, 2012, there were vested employee stock options covering a total of 248,250 shares of Common Stock. The weighted-average exercise price was $2.95 and the weighted average remaining contractual term was 1.90 years. The total fair value of vested employee stock options as of December 31, 2012 was $496.

 

A summary of option activities under the 2007 Employee Plan during the six month period ended December 31, 2013 is presented as follows:

 

    Options    

Weighted Average

Exercise

Price

   

Weighted Average Remaining

Contractual

Term (Years)

   

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value

 
Outstanding at July 1, 2013     263,500     $ 3.06       1.57     $ 122  
Granted     50,000       3.26       4.87       -  
Exercised     (121,500     (1.90     -       (181
Forfeited or expired     (40,000     (4.72 )     -       -  
Outstanding at December 31, 2013     152,000     $ 3.61       2.67     $ 45  
Exercisable at December 31, 2013     125,750     $ 3.72       2.20       38  

 

The fair value of the 121,500 shares of common stock acquired upon exercise of options was $181. Cash received from the options exercised during the six months ended December 31, 2013 was approximately $230.

 

A summary of option activities under the 2007 Employee Plan during the six month period ended December 31, 2012 is presented as follows:

 

    Options    

Weighted Average

Exercise

Price

   

Weighted Average Remaining

Contractual

Term (Years)

   

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value

 
Outstanding at July 1, 2012     313,000     $ 3.85       2.31     $ -  
Granted     -       -       -       -  
Exercised     -       -       -       -  
Forfeited or expired     (44,000     (8.69)       -       -  
Outstanding at December 31, 2012     269,000     $ 3.05       2.06     $ -  
Exercisable at December 31, 2012     248,250     $ 2.95       1,90       -  

 

A summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested employee stock options during the six months ended December 31, 2013 is presented below: 

 

          Weighted Average Grant-Date  
    Options     Fair Value  
Non-vested at July 1, 2013     20,375     $ 3.26  
Granted     50,000       1.65  
Vested     (44,125 )     (2.33
Forfeited     -       -  
Non-vested at December 31, 2013     26,250     $ 1.69  

 

A summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested employee stock options during the six months ended December 31, 2012 is presented below: 

 

          Weighted Average Grant-Date  
    Options     Fair Value  
Non-vested at July 1, 2012     43,250     $ 3.29  
Granted     -       -  
Vested     (21,375 )     (3.16
Forfeited     (1,125     (3.16
Non-vested at December 31, 2012     20,250     $ 2.08  

 

2007 Directors Equity Incentive Plan

 

The 2007 Directors Plan permits the grant of options covering up to an aggregate of 500,000 shares of Common Stock to its non-employee directors in the form of non-qualified options and restricted stock. The exercise price of the non-qualified options is 100% of the fair value of the underlying shares on the grant date. The options have five-year contractual terms and are generally exercisable immediately as of the grant date.

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2013, the Company granted options to purchase 60,000 shares of its Common Stock to our directors pursuant to the 2007 Directors Plan with an exercise price equal to the fair market value of our Common Stock (as defined under the 2007 Directors Plan in conformity with Regulation 409A or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended) at the date of grant. The fair value of the options granted to purchase 60,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock was approximately $92 based on the fair value of $1.52 per share determined by the Black Scholes option pricing model.

 

During the three months ended December 31, 2013, the Company granted options to purchase 40,000 shares of its Common Stock to our directors pursuant to the 2007 Directors Plan with an exercise price equal to the fair market value of our Common Stock (as defined under the 2007 Directors Plan in conformity with Regulation 409A or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended) at the date of grant. The fair value of the options granted to purchase 40,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock was approximately $83 based on the fair value of $1.61 per share determined by the Black Scholes option pricing model.

 

Stock options to purchase 65,000 shares of its Common Stock were exercised during the six month period ended December 31, 2013. The total proceeds received were $112. The Company recognized stock-based compensation expenses of $175 in the six month period ended December 31, 2013 under the 2007 Directors Plan.

  

During the six months ended December 31, 2012, the Company did not grant any options pursuant to the 2007 Director Plan. There were no stock options exercised during the six months ended December 31, 2012. The Company did not recognize any stock-based compensation expenses during the six months ended December 31, 2012.

 

As of December 31, 2013, there were vested director stock options covering a total of 315,000 shares of Common Stock. The weighted-average exercise price was $3.62 and the weighted average remaining contractual term was 3.12 years. The total fair value of vested and outstanding directors' stock options as of December 31, 2013 was $1,140. All of our director stock options vest immediately at the date of grant. There were no unvested director stock options as of December 31, 2013.

 

As of December 31, 2012, there were vested director stock options covering a total of 325,000 shares of Common Stock. The weighted-average exercise price was $3.59 and the weighted average remaining contractual term was 2.32 years. The total fair value of vested and outstanding directors' stock options as of December 31, 2012 was $698. All of our director stock options vest immediately at the date of grant. There were no unvested director stock options as of December 31, 2012.

 

A summary of option activities under the 2007 Directors Plan during the three months ended December 31, 2013 is presented as follows: 

    Options    

Weighted Average

Exercise

Price

   

Weighted Average Remaining

Contractual

Term (Years)

   

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value

 
                                 
Outstanding at July 1, 2013     340,000     $ 3.53       1.96     $ 80  
Granted     100,000       3.41       3.41       -  
Exercised     (65,000)       1.72       -       -  
Forfeited or expired     (60,000 )     (4.81 )     -       -  
Outstanding at December 31, 2013     315,000     $ 3.62       3.12     $ 82  
Exercisable at December 31, 2013     315,000     $ 3.62       3.12       82  

 

A summary of option activities under the 2007 Directors Plan during the three months ended December 31, 2012 is presented as follows:

 

    Options    

Weighted Average

Exercise

Price

   

Weighted Average Remaining

Contractual

Term (Years)

   

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value

 
                         
Outstanding at July 1, 2012     385,000     $ 4.52       2.45     $ -  
Granted     -       -       -       -  
Exercised     -       -       -       -  
Forfeited or expired     (60,000 )     (4.81 )     -       -  
Outstanding at December 31, 2012     325,000     $ 3.59       2.32     $ -  
Exercisable at December 31, 2012     325,000     $ 3.59       2.32     $ -