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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
  Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-K

(Mark One)
 
x  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF
1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009

o   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM __________ TO ___________
COMMISSION   FILE NUMBER ________________________________
  
LATTICE INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

DELAWARE
22-2011859
(State or other jurisdiction of
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
Identification No.)

7150 N. Park Drive, Suite 500, Pennsauken, New Jersey 08109
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 
 Registrant's telephone Number: (856) 910-1166
 
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: None.
 
Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act: Common Stock,
$.01 par value
 
Check whether the issuer is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13
or 15(d) of the Exchange Act. o
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a   well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of te Securities Act
Yes o   No x
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.
Yes o   No x

 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x   No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ¨No ¨
 
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained in this form, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ¨
Accelerated filer ¨
   
Non-accelerated filer ¨
Smaller reporting company x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes o   No x
 
The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates, based on the closing price of such common stock as reported on the OTC Bulletin Board as of June 30, 2009  was approximately $1,005,000.
 
As of April 13, 2010, the issuer had 22,917,379 outstanding shares of Common Stock.
 
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: NONE

 
 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

   
Page
 
PART I
 
Item 1.
Business
1
Item 1A
Rick Factors
5
Item 1B
Unresolved Staff Comments
10
Item 2.
Propreties
10
Item 3.
Legal Proceedings
11
Item 4.
Reserved
11
     
 
PART II
 
Item 5.
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchase of Equity Securities
11
Item 6
Selected Financial Data
14
Item 7.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation
14
Item 7A
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
26
Item 9.
Changes In and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
26
Item 9A(T).
Controls and Procedures
26
Item 9B.
Other Information
26
     
 
PART III
 
Item 10.
Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Corporate Governance
28
Item 11.
Executive Compensation
30
Item 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
34
Item 13.
Certain Relationship and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
36
Item 13.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
36
Item 14.
Exhibits
37
   
SIGNATURES
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PART I  
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS.

ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY
 
We were formed under the name Science Dynamics Corporation, incorporated in the State of Delaware in May 1973 and began operations in July 1977. We have been developing and delivering technologically advanced telecommunication solutions for over 25 years. We changed our name to Lattice Incorporated in February 2007. Lattice incorporated is referred to herein as the "Company," "we," "us," and "our".

At December 31, 2009, we operated the businesses of SMEI and LGS (formerly RTI) as separate legal entities with regards to our contractual relationships with our government clients. For reporting reasons, the SMEI and LGS (formerly RTI) operations comprise the Government Services segment.  We anticipate merging LGS (formerly RTI) and SMEI into a single legal entity encapsulating all our federal government services.  This will require the novation of some of our federal government contracts into the new entity and to some extent is dependent on our customers approving the contract novation.

In addition, Lattice Incorporated continues to supply call control technology to telecom service providers. We have been a primary supplier to a major Local Exchange Carrier and, in recent years; have expanded our customer base to include the newly emerging unregulated companies offering the same service in today’s more highly competitive telecom environment.

 Business of Government Services

The Government Services Division provides engineering services coupled with advanced technology solutions to agencies of the federal government. We have developed advanced data management applications, Internet server technology, and information systems within federal agencies. Our technology and services helps our customers reduce development time for projects, manage the deployment of applications across the Internet to desktops around the world and implement military grade security on all systems where the applications are deployed.  We have designed, developed and implemented advanced business management applications, integration technologies and enterprise geospatial systems. We currently support several operational systems in all of these categories for major organizations and defense commands using web-based technologies and the consolidation of custom and commercial off-the-shelf software to unite dissimilar applications into integrated systems.  In addition we provide network engineering, architectural guidance, database management, expert programming and functional area expert analysis to our Department of Defense clients.  We provide strategic consulting to support business requirements, change management, and financial analysis and metrics for several of our major federal customers.

The Government Services division comprises approximately 90% of revenues from the Department of Defense.  Our contracts with the Federal Government are comprised of three contract types; time and materials, fixed price, and cost plus.  These contract types are dependent on the Federal Government and we have little control over the type of contract the Federal Government chooses to operate under.  In addition, we have a mix of prime contracts, where the contract is awarded to us, and subcontracts where we are a sub on another organizations prime contract.  We currently have approximately 90% of revenues being generated from prime contracts.  As we expand our business we anticipate partnering with other organizations and having a more equal split between prime and sub contracts.

Virtually all of our Government Services Segment revenues are dependent upon continued funding of the United States government agencies that we serve. The portion of total company revenues contingent on government funding represented approximately 93% of our total revenues for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009 and 93% for the year ended December 31, 2008. Any significant reductions in the funding of United States government agencies or in the funding of specific programs served by or targeted by our business could materially and adversely affect our operating results.

 
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U.S. government contracts are subject to termination for convenience by the government, as well as termination, reduction or modification in the event of budgetary constraints or any change in the government’s requirements. In addition, U.S. government contracts are conditioned upon the continuing availability of congressional appropriations. Congress usually appropriates funds on a fiscal year basis even though contract performance may take several years. Consequently, at the outset of a major program, the contract is usually incrementally funded and additional funds are normally committed to the contract by the procuring agency as Congress makes appropriations for future fiscal years. Any failure of such agencies to continue to fund such contracts or failure by Congress to make sufficient appropriations to the relevant agencies could have a material adverse effect on our operating results.

Aquifer Software

We develop and market the Aquifer Application Services Platform, a proprietary software product embedded in the applications developed for our customers. Aquifer helps developers build a new class of software called rich Internet applications. These applications are secure custom or commercial desktop and mobile Windows Forms applications that use the traditional client/server model while exploiting Web Services-based communications over the Internet.

Aquifer is a .NET application platform built on a service-oriented architecture that delivers scalable and secure Web applications to Windows desktop and Windows CE platforms. Aquifer gives SMEI a competitive advantage with its service bids by; (i) reducing development time and (ii) enabling the management and the deployment of applications across the Internet to desktops around the world while implementing Department of Defense certified and accredited security on all deployed systems. Aquifer addresses the needs of development organizations to more rapidly develop custom Windows Forms applications and lower the costs to secure, deploy and maintain them. Aquifer helps organizations solve the following problems:

 
Reduction in application development time, cost and risk;
 
Reduction of desktop and PDA application deployment time and cost;
 
Increased richness of user experience;
 
Elimination of security concerns inherent with Web browser vulnerabilities;
 
Decreased server software and hardware costs; and
 
Optimization of network resources for best performance.

We market Aquifer as both a productivity tool and a secure application platform. Whether modernizing legacy applications or building new service-oriented, Web based systems, Aquifer is designed to shorten the time it takes to develop and deliver custom solutions in Microsoft .NET environments. Aquifer provides many common service components including:

Data Access;
Role-based User Profiles;
Flexible Security Model including strong encryption;
Configuration Management;
Event Management;
Integration Gateways; and
Secure Client.

 
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Sales and Marketing
 
We continue to market all aspects of our Government Services through a direct sales force.  In addition, we have partnered with other government contractors with complimentary services to bid on new contracts.  We will continue this practice and anticipate this aspect of our marketing efforts should add to our subcontract revenues.  This strategy allows us to participate in contracts that under normal circumstances we would be unable to competitively bid for.

We continue to market our Aquifer Application Services Platform to federal government agencies, systems integrators and, independent software vendors that are building Windows rich Internet applications. Aquifer’s products, training and services are focused on the .NET Windows Forms application development market where enterprise IT organizations and systems integrators are tasked with building and managing applications that run on the Internet using the .NET Framework.

Communications Group

We continue to supply call control technology to service providers offering collect calling and prepaid calling to inmates of correctional institutions.  The technology and services we provide in supporting the technology we sell to service providers currently constitutes 95% of the revenues derived from the Communications Group.   We anticipate continuing to provide the technology and support services, however, in 2009 we starting competing as service provider.  We anticipate this area to comprise a larger percentage of our revenues from the Communications Group’s revenues.

Our Products

BubbleLink

BubbleLink is a versatile and feature rich transaction processing platform that is used to develop and enhance a variety of customizable communications applications

Nexus Call Control System
 
The Nexus Call Control System is built on our BubbleLink software architecture. This open source platform is a combination of integrated computer telephony hardware and software. The Nexus Call Control System is capable of handling thousands of call transactions per hour and provides telecom service providers with effective tools to manage telephone calls. The Nexus can scale handle small to large facilities without sacrificing features or performance.

Nexus call control systems are supported by an integrated array of administrative and investigative programs that provide a management solution suite. All programs interact in real-time with Nexus calls and databases via an Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) or a Wide Area Network (WAN).
 
Nexus  provides technologically advanced call control and management tools targeted at investigation and law enforcement in the inmate telephone control industry. Nexus includes live monitoring, debit and recording features. The Nexus system can be structured to use pre-paid collect and pre-paid debit cards that support specialized tariffs and call timing. With pre-paid services, Nexus provides complete control and security.

MinuteMan

The MinuteMan product, which is also built on our BubbleLink technology, is a complete turnkey system. The MinuteMan is designed for smaller pre-paid card vendors that want to break free from the resale only mode of the card business.

 
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SensorView

SensorView, which provides clients with the capability to command, control and monitor multiple distributed chemical, biological, nuclear, explosive and hazardous material sensors.
 
Research and Development

Our research efforts are focused on adapting new technologies to current and potential products. Efforts in research cover new techniques in software development and component technologies. We are continuously redesigning and updating our existing products to integrate the latest technologies. As we expand our products in existing markets and make initial steps into new markets, increases in research expenditures will become necessary.

Intellectual Property

In June 1998, we were granted a patent (Patent No. 5,768,355) from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on a three-way call detection system.

On December 21, 2004 the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued trademark serial number 78326540 for the name “Aquifer.”
 
No assurance can be given as to the scope of any patent protection. We believe that rapid technological developments in the communications and IT industries may limit the protection afforded by its patents. Since our patents precisely define the parameters of their technology, that information may allow competitors to modify the technology in order to circumvent the original patent. Accordingly, we believe that our success is dependent on its engineering competence, service, and the quality and economic value of products.

Customer Support

Our technical support staff provides telephone support to customers using a computerized call tracking and problem reporting system. We also provide initial installation and training services for our products. We have instituted an annual maintenance contract which entitles customers to software updates, technical support and technical bulletins.

Competition

Most of the major competitors in the call control platform field provide call control systems as part of a telecommunications service offering selling directly to the correctional facilities while we now sell directly and to service providers. We compete with these companies primarily by offering service providers and correctional facilities customized call control features not available on any other platform.  The competition in the industry ranges from larger national organizations such as Global Tel*Link and Securus, to small regional organizations.  Our key competitive advantage in this market is the features our technology provides and consistent reliable customer service.  

Government Regulation

The Federal Communications Commission requires that some of our products meet Part 15 and Part 68 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Part 15 (subpart B) deals with the suppression of radio frequency and electro-magnetic radiation to specified levels. Part 68 deals with protection of the telephone network. Other than Federal Communication Commission requirements, our business is not subject to material governmental regulation. Because all of the components used in our equipment are purchased from other suppliers, their components have already satisfied FCC requirements. As a result FCC regulation does not impact our product.  
 
 
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EMPLOYEES

As of December 31, 2009, we had 45 full time employees and no part time employees. We supplement full-time employees with subcontractors and part-time individuals, consistent with workload requirements. None of our employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement. We consider relations with our employees to be good.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There are numerous and varied risks, known and unknown, that may prevent us from achieving our goals. If any of these risks actually occur, our business, financial condition or results of operation may be materially adversely affected. In such case, the trading price of our common stock could decline and investors could lose all or part of their investment.

RISKS RELATED TO OUR   BUSINESS

Liquidity Risk

Our liquidity is highly dependent on our (i) cash reserves (ii) availability on our credit facility and (iii)our ability to achieve our planned operating cashflows . In the event there is an unexpected downturn in our business or we are unable to achieve our operating goals, the Company would need to modify its debt agreements, curtail operations and obtain alternative funding in a challenging credit environment. We generated an operating cash flow deficit of $118,534 for 2009. We paid down the outstanding balance  on our line of credit by $619,651, which decreased the outstanding balance on our credit facility to $838,231as of December 31, 2009 from $1,458,183  as of December 31 2008.  Since our borrowing capacity is limited by the level of our eligible trade receivables, more reliance will be placed on our ability to achieve planned operating performance to fund our debt payments coming due in the next twelve months. We cannot give any assurance that we will be able to achieve our planned operating goals nor give any assurance of our ability to obtain alternative financing.

We depend on contracts with the federal government for a substantial majority of our revenue, and our business could be seriously harmed if the government significantly decreased or ceased doing business with us.
 
We derived 93% of our total revenue in FY 2009 and 93% of our total revenue in FY 2008 from federal government contracts, either as a prime contractor or a subcontractor. We expect that federal government contracts will continue to be the primary source of our revenue for the foreseeable future. If we were suspended or debarred from contracting with the federal government generally, with the General Services Administration, or any significant agency in the intelligence community or the Department of Defense (“DoD”), or if our reputation or relationship with government agencies were to be impaired, or if the government otherwise ceased doing business with us or significantly decreased the amount of business it does with us, our business, prospects, financial condition and operating results could be materially and adversely affected.

Because we depend on government contracts for most of our revenues, loss of government contracts or a reduction in funding of government contracts could adversely affect our revenues and cash flows.

Revenue from contracts with agencies of the United States government either as a prime or a subcontractor accounted for approximately $14,483,165, or 93% of revenues, for the year ended December 31, 2009 as compared to $15,149,944, or 93% of our revenues for the year ended December 31, 2008. Our government contracts are incrementally funded for periods ranging up to twelve months, and the government agencies may require re-bidding before a contract is renewed, with no assurance that we will be awarded an extension of the contract. Further, agencies of the United States government may cancel these contracts at any time without penalty or may change their requirements, programs or contract budget or decline to exercise options. Any such action by the government agencies could result in a material decline in our revenues and cash flows.

 
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We derive a significant portion of our revenues from two multi-year contract vehicles.

 
                   Approximately 73% of our 2009 revenues versus 68% in 2008 come from two contract vehicles (Seaport-e and SSA Task orders) under Joint Program Manager Information Systems (JPMIS). These contracts are multi-year contracts (base year plus four option years) and are incrementally funded for interim periods up to twelve months.  A termination or modification of these contracts would seriously harm our business and have a material impact on the Company’s revenues and cash flows.

Because we sell our products and services in highly competitive markets, we may not be able to compete effectively.

Competition for our products and services are highly competitive. In offering our services, we compete with a number of companies some of which are considerably larger than we are, including major defense contractors who offer technology services as well as other products to government agencies. In addition, there are numerous smaller companies that offer both general and specialized services to both government agencies and commercial customers. In marketing our technology products, we compete with a number of large companies, including defense contractors, and smaller companies. In selecting vendors, the government agencies consider such factors as whether the product meets the specifications, the price at which the product is sold and the perceived ability of the vendor to deliver the product in a timely manner. Competitors may use our financial condition and history of losses in competing with us.

 
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We depend on a limited number of suppliers for certain parts, the loss of which could result in production delays and additional expenses.

Although most of the parts used in our products are available from a number of different suppliers on an off-the-shelf basis, certain parts are available from only one supplier, specifically, certain circuit boards from Natural Micro Systems. Although we believe that our technology is adaptable to other suppliers; it would require two to four months of development work that could delay other engineering initiatives, and as a result the added costs and delays could hurt our business.

If our products and services fail to perform or perform improperly, revenues and results of operations could be adversely affected and we could be subject to legal action to recover losses incurred by our customers.

Products as complex as ours may contain undetected errors or “bugs,” which may result in product failures or security breaches or otherwise fail to perform in accordance with customer expectations. Any failure of our systems could result in a claim for substantial damages against us, regardless of our responsibility for the failure. Although we maintain general liability insurance, including coverage for errors and omissions, we cannot assure you that our existing coverage will continue to be available on reasonable terms or will be sufficient to cover one or more large claims, or that the insurer will not disclaim coverage as to any future claim. The occurrence of errors could result in loss of data to us or our customers which could cause a loss of revenue, failure to achieve acceptance, diversion of development resources, injury to our reputation, or damages to our efforts to build brand awareness, any of which could have a material adverse affect on our market share, revenues and, in turn, our operating results.

Changes in technology and our ability to enhance our existing products, including research and development, will require technical and financial resources, the unavailability of which could hinder sales of our products and result in decreased revenues.

The markets for our products, especially the telecommunications industry, change rapidly because of technological innovation, changes in customer requirements, declining prices, and evolving industry standards, among other factors. To be competitive, we must both develop or have access to the most current technology and incorporate this technology in our products in a manner acceptable to our customers. Our failure to offer our customers the most current technology could affect their willingness to purchase our products, which would, in turn, impair our ability to generate revenue.
 
If we lose our security clearance our business could be adversely affected.

Certain of our contracts with government agencies require us to maintain security clearances.  Although our subsidiaries have the clearances necessary to perform under our current contracts, the federal government could at any time in its discretion remove these security clearances, which could effect our ability to get new contracts.

If we make any acquisitions, they may disrupt or have a negative impact on our business.
 
We have recently made acquisitions and we may make additional acquisitions in the future. If we make acquisitions, we could have difficulty integrating the acquired companies’ personnel and operations with our own. In addition, the key personnel of the acquired business may not be willing to work for us. We cannot predict the affect expansion may have on our core business. Regardless of whether we are successful in making an acquisition, the negotiations could disrupt our ongoing business, distract our management and employees and increase our expenses. In addition to the risks described above, acquisitions are accompanied by a number of inherent risks, including, without limitation, the following:
 
·
the difficulty of integrating acquired products, services or operations;

 
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·
the potential disruption of the ongoing businesses and distraction of our management and the management of acquired companies;

·
the difficulty of incorporating acquired rights or products into our existing business;

·
difficulties in disposing of the excess or idle facilities of an acquired company or business and expenses in maintaining such facilities;

·
difficulties in maintaining uniform standards, controls, procedures and policies;

 
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the potential impairment of relationships with employees and customers as a result of any integration of new management personnel;

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the potential inability or failure to achieve additional sales and enhance our customer base through cross-marketing of the products to new and existing customers;

·
the effect of any government regulations which relate to the business acquired; and

·
potential unknown liabilities associated with acquired businesses or product lines, or the need to spend significant amounts to retool, reposition or modify the marketing and sales of acquired products or the defense of any litigation, whether of not successful, resulting from actions of the acquired company prior to our acquisition.

Our business could be severely impaired if and to the extent that we are unable to succeed in addressing any of these risks or other problems encountered in connection with these acquisitions, many of which cannot be presently identified, these risks and problems could disrupt our ongoing business, distract our management and employees, increase our expenses and adversely affect our results of operations.
 
We may not be able to enhance our existing products to address the needs of other markets.
 
The first step on realizing our business development strategy requires us to enhance current products so they can meet the needs of other markets. If we are unable to do this, we may not be able to increase our sales and further develop our business.

RISKS RELATING TO OUR COMMON STOCK

The potential issuance of a significant number of shares upon exercise or conversion of convertible securities and notes may depress the market price of our common stock.  

As of April 13, 2010, we had 22,929,959 shares of common stock issued and 22,917,379 outstanding. Additionally, we have 37,936,772 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of our preferred stock and warrants. The sale or potential sale of these shares issuable pursuant to convertible securities and warrants may result is substantial dilution to the holders of common stock and these factors may have a depressive effect upon the market price of our common stock.
 

The volatility of and limited trading market in our common stock may make it difficult for you to sell our common stock for a positive return on your investment.

The public market for our common stock has historically been very volatile. Over the past two fiscal years, the market price for our common stock has ranged from $0.05 to $0.65. Any future market price for our shares is likely to continue to be very volatile. Further, our common stock is not actively traded, which may amplify the volatility of our stock. These factors may make it more difficult for you to sell shares of common stock.

 
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Our common stock may be deemed a “penny stock,” which would make it more difficult for our investors to sell their shares.

Our common stock may be subject to the “penny stock” rules adopted under Section 15(g) of the Exchange Act. The penny stock rules generally apply to companies whose common stock is not listed on The NASDAQ Stock Market or other national securities exchange and trades at less than $4.00 per share, other than companies that have had average revenue of at least $6,000,000 for the last three years or that have tangible net worth of at least $5,000,000 ($2,000,000 if the company has been operating for three or more years). These rules require, among other things, that brokers who trade penny stock to persons other than “established customers” complete certain documentation, make suitability inquiries of investors and provide investors with certain information concerning trading in the security, including a risk disclosure document and quote information under certain circumstances. Many brokers have decided not to trade penny stocks because of the requirements of the penny stock rules and, as a result, the number of broker-dealers willing to act as market makers in such securities is limited. If we remain subject to the penny stock rules for any significant period, it could have an adverse effect on the market for our securities. If our securities are subject to the penny stock rules, investors will find it more difficult to dispose of our securities.

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.

We lease a 3,000 square foot office in an industrial park in Pennsauken, New Jersey. This space is also used to test our products and for other corporate activities. Our lease began June 1, 2006 and is for a term of three years at $2,812 per month. The lease was renewed for an additional year expiring May 31, 2010. We are in the process of  renewing this space for an additional year.
 
SMEI leases a facility located at 2411 Dulles Corner Drive, Herndon Virginia 20171. The facility is comprised of 8,740 square feet of office space. The lease is pursuant to a Lease Agreement dated October 22, 2007. The lease commenced November 1, 2007 and ends October 31, 2010. SMEI currently pays $21,850 per month under the lease and is in the process of renewing its lease.

 
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LGS (formerly RTI) leases a facility located at 8306 Rugby Road, Manassas VA. The facility is comprised of 3,166 square feet of space. The lease expires on May 31, 2010. The Company does not utilize the space since it combined operations of SMEI and LGS (formerly RTI) at our Herndon facility.  This lease was terminated March 15, 2009.  Lattice paid $6,000 as consideration for Landlord’s agreement to terminate the Lease prior to its stated term
  
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
 
We are not a party to any pending legal proceeding, nor is our property the subject of a pending legal proceeding, that is not in the ordinary course of business or otherwise material to the financial condition of our business. None of our directors, officers or affiliates is involved in a proceeding adverse to our business or has a material interest adverse to our business.
ITEM 4. RESERVED.

PART II  
  
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.  
  
MARKET INFORMATION

Our common stock is currently quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol “LTTC.” For the periods indicated, the following table sets forth the high and low sales prices per share of common stock for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 and the interim periods through April 13, 2010. These prices represent inter-dealer quotations without retail markup, markdown, or commission and may not necessarily represent actual transactions. The prices below have been adjusted to reflect the one-for-ten reverse split.  

Year Ended December 31, 2010

 
   
High
   
Low
 
First Quarter ended March 31, 2010
  $ .20     $ .055  
Second Quarter ended June 30, 2009 (through April 13, 2010)
  $ .08     $ .09  

 
Year Ended December 31, 2009
   
High
   
Low
 
First Quarter ended March 31, 2009
  $ .15     $ .065  
Second Quarter ended June 30, 2009
  $ .149     $ .06  
Third Quarter ended September 30, 2009
  $ .09     $ .07  
Fourth Quarter ended December 31, 2009
  $ .10     $ .05  

Year Ended December 31, 2008
   
High
   
Low
 
First Quarter ended March 31, 2008
  $ .65     $ .28  
Second Quarter ended June 30, 2008
  $ .42     $ .25  
Third Quarter ended September 30, 2008
  $ .32     $ .20  
Fourth Quarter ended December 31, 2008
  $ .27     $ .06  


 
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The market price of our common stock, like that of other technology companies, is highly volatile and is subject to fluctuations in response to variations in operating results, announcements of technological innovations or new products, or other events or factors. Our stock price may also be affected by broader market trends unrelated to our performance.
 
HOLDERS
 
As of April 13, 2010, we had 22,917,379 outstanding shares of common stock held by approximately 288 stockholders of record. The transfer agent of our common stock is Continental Stock Transfer and Trust Company.
 
DIVIDENDS

The Company has recorded dividends on 502,160 shares of  5% Series B Preferred Stock.  In 2009, the Company recorded $25,108 of dividends payable. Dividends cannot be paid and are being accrued as long as the Company has an outstanding balance on its revolving line of credit.

 
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Equity Compensation Plan Information

The following table sets forth the information indicated with respect to our compensation plans under which our common stock is authorized for issuance as of the year ended December 31, 2009.
 
Plan category
 
Number of
 securities
 to be issued
upon
exercise of
outstanding
options,
warrants and
rights
   
Weighted average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and
rights
   
Number of
securities
remaining
available for
future issuance
under equity
compensation
plans (excluding
securities
reflected in
column (a)
 
   
(a)
   
(b)
   
(c)
 
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
    7,548,500     $ 0.08       3,758,000  
                         
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
    -0-       -0-       -0-  
                         
Total
    7,548,500     $ 0.08       3,758,000  
 
RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
 
None.

 
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
The information in this annual report contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact made in this annual report are forward looking. In particular, the statements herein regarding industry prospects and future results of operations or financial position are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Our actual results may differ significantly from management's expectations.
 
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements, included herewith. This discussion should not be construed to imply that the results discussed herein will necessarily continue into the future, or that any conclusion reached herein will necessarily be indicative of actual operating results in the future. Such discussion represents only the best present assessment of our management.

Business Overview

We derive a substantial portion of our revenues from government contracts under which we act as both a prime contractor and indirectly as a subcontractor to Federal DoD agencies.  Revenues from government contracts accounted for $14,483,165 or 93% of our overall revenues for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009. Of our total government contract revenues, approximately 78% were from two Prime contract vehicles under SPAWAR (JPMIS).  Although we should continue to see government contracts accounting for the largest portion of our revenue we expect to start to see the percentage of overall revenues from our communications group increase based on anticipated growth in our communications services revenues.

Our revenues decreased by $674,000 or 4% from the prior year.  This was largely attributable to some of our government contracts ending in 2008, one task order not being renewed, and delays in task order renewals toward the end of the year.  Most of our contracts that have ended have been replaced with new contracts either within the same agency or offset by contract wins in new agencies.  Our sales pipeline has been strengthened with our additional investment in sales and marketing  in 2009. However, contract awards for some of our bids have been pushed off from being awarded in Q4 of 2009 or Q1 of 2010 until the second quarter of 2010.   Although this impacted our 2009 revenues we anticipate picking up additional contracts in 2010.  Our current legacy contracts that have extensions have all been renewed for 2010 and we expect 2010 revenues to be consistent with 2009 levels on these legacy contracts.  The majority of the bids we currently have and are awaiting on awards are with new agencies or new contracts that add to our current contract base.  In addition, we have entered into a number of teaming agreements with other government contractors enabling us to provide services on current contracts that they have been awarded.  We anticipate these awards to begin in the second quarter of this year.  This also decreases the concentration risk of revenues attributable to our SPAWAR contracts.

Our gross margin increased from 30.9% in 2008 to 33.6% in 2009.  This is primarily a mix shift towards a lower percentage of our government service revenues coming from lower margin subcontractor revenues. Approximately 50% of our revenues consists of pass-through or subcontractor revenues which compares to 51.4% in the prior year.   As we continue to add new contracts and utilize in-house labor our reliance on lower subcontractor revenue should continue to decrease.

 
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Our SG&A expenses increased to $5,189,000 from $4,667,374 in the prior year  primarily due to a ramp up of  our sales and marketing to support both our Government services business and our  transition into the direct services segment of the inmate telecommunications market.  Additionally, our share based compensation increased compared to prior year related to options issued to key employees  in May of 2008 and in July 2009.  We have implemented cost reduction initiatives based on further consolidation of expenses in our government services operation which should result in expense savings of approximately $300,000- $400,000 annually starting in the 2nd quarter of  2010. With the cost savings and the expected increase in revenues, we expect a decline in our SG&A costs as a percentage of revenue.

Historically, our revenue from the Communications Group has been derived from wholesaling product and services to service providers providing telecom services to inmate facilities.  In the 2nd half  of 2009 we expanded our offering to include direct services to end-user inmate facilities either providing directly to inmate facilities or via a partnering arrangement with other service providers.  This decision was made based on our insight to the growth opportunities with the company’s current customer base and within the inmate telecommunications market.  The transition to the new services model was completed late in 2009 and enabled us to move into a market that has an addressable market of over $1.2 billion per year.  This is based on the size of the inmate population in the United States and the telecommunications traffic derived by this population and does not take into account any additional products we may offer or foreign markets we may be able to pursue.  With the transition to the direct service based  model we have already secured new business that management expects will add approximately $1.7 million in annualized revenues. With just the business we added to date, we expect our 2010 revenues from commucation services to increase  125% over our 2009 revenue.  There are factors such as contracts being cancelled or a drop in network usage that could cause a decline in our communication group revenue however based on our current operations we do not foresee any factors that would cause a disruption.
 
The new business model requires the company to make upfront capital investments in equipment with each new contract win.  To date we have secured equipment financing to support our contract wins.  In addition, we have made an investment in licensing certain technology of $1,300,000 of which $1,000,000 is to be paid on June 30th of this year.  We anticipate being able to finance this with  debt financing.   If we are unable to finance this payment it could have a material adverse affect on our communication group service business.  The change in strategy to a direct service based model in our communication group business should not require significant R&D investments in developing our call platform technology since our call control technology has been deployed and is currently operating in this market from our legacy wholesaling business.

 
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009 COMPARED TO THE YEAR ENDED   DECEMBER 21, 2008

The following tables set forth income and certain expense items as a percentage of total revenue:
 
 
   
For the Years Ending December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Sales
  $ 15,595,433     $ 16,248,481  
                 
Net income (loss)
  $ (1,326,967 )   $ 934,237  
                 
Net income (loss) per common share – Diluted
  $ (0.08 )   $ (0.04 )
 
   
OPERATING EXPENSES
   
PERCENT OF SALES
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
                         
Research & Development
    541,783       518,342       3.5 %     3.2 %
                                 
Selling, General & Administrative
    5,189,848       4,667,374       33.3 %     28.7 %
 
SALES:

Total sales for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 decreased to $15,595,433 compared to $16,268,481 in the prior year ended December 31, 2008, representing a decrease of $673,048 or 4.1%.  The decrease in revenues was mostly attributable to several contracts ending in our Government Services business during 2008 which was partially offset by new contracts won and expansion on existing contracts during 2009.  We expect 2010 revenues on our existing contract vehicles to remain consistent with 2009 levels.
 
We derived 93% and 93% of our revenue during the twelve months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, from contracts with U.S. government agencies which we segment as Government Services. Our Government services revenues are derived from services provided to the federal government Dept of Defense (DoD) agencies or to prime contractors supporting the federal government, including services provided by our employees and our subcontractors. Approximately 73% of our 2009 revenues were derived from two contract vehicles under SPAWAR (JPMIS), our Seaport-e and SSA contracts, which compared to approximately 68% of revenues in the previous year.

 
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Cost of sales for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 decreased 7.9% to $10,355,860 from $11,245,484 for the prior year ended December 31, 2008. The decrease in cost of sales was attributable to a decline in revenues in our Government services segment and lower revenues attributable to subcontractors. Cost of sales in our Government Services segment consists of billable direct labor and other direct costs (ODCs), which include, among other costs, subcontractor labor and materials along with equipment purchases and travel expenses. ODCs, which are common in the government contracting industry, typically are incurred in response to specific client tasks and may vary from period to period. As a percentage of revenues, cost of sales decreased to 66.4% from 69.1% for the same period in 2008. Revenues supported by subcontractors accounted for approximately 50.5% of our overall revenues versus approximately 51.6% for 2008.  

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT:

Research and development expenses increased slightly to $541,783 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 from $518,342 in the year ended December 31, 2008. Engineering staffing levels are comparable to 2008 levels. Management believes that continual enhancements of the Company's products will be required to enable us to maintain its competitive position. We  will have to focus its principal future product development and resources on developing new, innovative, technical products and updating existing products.
 
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE:
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") consist primarily of expenses for management, finance and administrative personnel, legal, fringe costs, indirect overhead costs, accounting, consulting fees, sales commissions, non-cash depreciation and amortization expenses, marketing, and facilities costs. For the year ended December 31, 2009, SG&A increased to $5,189,848 from $4,667,374 for the comparable year ended December 31, 2008, representing a increase  of $522,474 or 11.2%. As a percentage of revenues, SG&A costs for 2009 increased  to 33.3% from 28.7% for the year ended December 31, 2008. The increase in SG&A was mainly attributable to an increase in stock based compensation and an increase in selling and marketing expenses in both our Government services and Communications group businesses.

AMORTIZATION & IMPAIRMENT

Non-cash amortization expense for 2009 and 2008 related to intangible assets recognized in the purchase accounting of SMEI and LGS (formerly RTI) amounted to $1,196,992 and $1,488,228 respectively.  The decrease in 2009 is attributable to certain of our intangible assets becoming fully amortized in the prior periods. In addition, the Company recorded an impairment charge in the 4th quarter of 2009 of $235,301 which compared to an impairment charge of $5,486,342 incurred in the 4th quarter of 2008 related to the valuation of intangibles and goodwill recorded in conjunction with the SMEI and LGS (formerly RTI) acquisitions (See Note 9 for a full discussion).
 
INTEREST EXPENSE

Interest Expense consists of interest paid and accrued on our notes payable and outstanding balance on our credit facility. Interest expense increased slightly to $237,088 for the year ended December 31, 2009 from $230,839 for the prior year ended December 31, 2008.

 
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DERIVATIVE INCOME (EXPENSE):

The following table is derived from Note 10 in the accompanying financial statements.
 
   
Year ended
December 31,
2009
   
Year ended
December 31,
2008
 
Derivative income
  $ 39,036     $ 3,147,958  
Conversion features and day-one derivative loss
  $       $  
Warrant derivative
  $ 39,036     $ 3,147,958  

EXTINGUISHMENT INCOME (LOSS):

In 2008, the Company recorded $2,695,025 as a gain on extinguishment for the issuance of 520,000 shares of newly issued Series C Convertible Preferred Stock in exchange (See Note 8 the “Barron Exchange”) for the  return of Barron’s unregistered warrants to the Company for cancellation.

NET INCOME:

The Company's net loss for the year ended December 31, 2009 was $1,326,967 which compared to net income of $934,237 for the year ended December 31, 2008. Net income  is influenced by the matters discussed in the other sections of this MDA However, it should be noted that our 2009 net income included $39,036 compared to $3,147,958 in 2008 of derivative income which represents the decrease in fair value of derivative liabilities (principally compound derivatives that were bifurcated from hybrid convertible securities and non-exempt warrants). See Derivative Income above where we discuss the material assumptions underlying fair value adjustments and their potential effect on income. Also included in our 2008 income was a non-cash extinguishment gain of $2,695,025 recorded on the exchange with Barron of Preferred Series C Stock for outstanding warrants.

INCOME  APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS:

Income applicable to common stock gives effect to our net income , cumulative undeclared dividends on our Series B Preferred Stock amounting to $25,108 and $25,108 for the year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Income applicable to common stockholders’ serves as the numerator in our basic earnings per share calculation. We will continue to reflect cumulative preferred stock dividends until the preferred stock is converted into common, if ever.

 
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $212,616 at December 31, 2009 from $1,363,130 at December 31, 2008. Net cash used for operating activities was $118,534 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009 compared to net cash used for operating activities of $23,583 in the corresponding twelve months ended December 31, 2008.
 
Net cash used in investment activities was $284,460 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009 compared to $15,560 in the corresponding period ended December 31, 2008. Purchase of property, plant and equipment totaled $284,460 for 2009 compared to $15,560 prior year. The increase in capital requirement is attributable to the launch of the direct telecom service products in latter part  of 2009. With the launch of our direct telecom services product in the latter part of 2009, we expect to continue to have a requirement for capital on a project by project basis as we are awarded service contracts. To date, we have financed these equipment purchases with equipment based financing. The capital requirement for our Government services business is mainly driven by the level of and hirings of billable staff  which requires the purchase of personal computers, in-house servers and network infrastructure.
 
Net cash used by financing activities was $747,520 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009 compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $632,358 in the corresponding twelve months ended December 31, 2008. The $747,520 consisted of, repayments of short term notes totaling $222,166, net payments on our credit facilities of 619,651 favorably offset by increased net borrowings on equipment financings of $94,297.

 
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The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The going concern basis was due to the Company’s historical negative operating cash flow and losses. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2009 we had negative cash flows from operations of $118,534 and the Company’s working capital deficiency at December 31, 2009 was $1,324,524 including non-cash derivative liabilities of $161,570. These conditions raise doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is highly dependent upon its ability to improve its operating cashflows over current levels and continued availability under its line of credit financing. In the event the Company does not grow operating cashflows, it will need to raise alternative financing and/or restructure existing debt in a difficult credit environment.

 
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On July 17, 2009, the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ricciardi Technologies, Inc. (“LGS (formerly RTI)”), entered into a Financing and Security Agreement (the “Action Agreement”) with Action Capital Corporation (“Action Capital”). 

Pursuant to the terms of the Action Agreement, Action Capital agreed to provide the Company with advances of up to 90% of the net amount of certain acceptable account receivables of the Company (the “Acceptable Accounts”). An acceptable receivable is one that is approved by Action Capital and less than 90 days old.  The maximum amount eligible to be advanced to the Company by Action Capital under the Action Agreement is $3,000,000.  The Company shall pay Action Capital interest on the advances outstanding under the Action Agreement equal to the prime rate of Wachovia Bank, N.A. in effect on the last business day of the prior month plus 1%.  In addition, the Company shall pay a monthly fee to Action Capital equal to 0.75% of the outstanding balance at the end of the month.

Pursuant to the Action Agreement, the Company granted Action Capital a security interest in certain assets of the Company including all accounts, accounts receivable, contract rights, rebates and books and records pertaining to the foregoing. At December 31, 2009 the Company had $838,231 outstanding on its credit facility with Action Capital.

Working capital and other activities:
 
The Company’s working capital deficiency as of December 31, 2009 amounts to $1,324,524 compared to a deficiency of $401,614 as of December 31, 2008. Included in the deficiency was $161,570  and $200,606 of non-cash derivative liabilities respectively. At December 31, 2009 current assets of $3,935,716 compared to current liabilities of $5,098,670. The current liabilities total of $5,260,240 included an outstanding balance of $838,000 on our 3,000,000 revolving credit facility.

On June 16, 2009 the Company entered an equipment lease financing agreement with Royal Bank America Leasing  to purchase approximately $130,000 in equipment to support the PIMA county contract in our communications group. The terms of equipment financing included monthly payments of $5,196 per month over 32 months and a  $1.00 buy-out at end of the lease term. As of December 31, 2009, the outstanding balance was $94,297.

On February 1, 2010, the Company received cash proceeds of $250,000 from Barron Partners LP in exchange for the issuance of 1,400,011 shares of Series A Preferred Stock and the return and cancellation of 1,955,000 “A” warrants. Each share of  Series A Preferred is convertible to 3.5714 shares of common stock. The proceeds from the issuance were primarily used to fund the monthly payments pursuant to the patent license agreement entered into January 4, 2010 (see below).

On January 4, 2010 the Company entered into a patent licensing agreement supporting its communication services products.  In conjunction with the agreements the Company agreed to pay  $1,300,000 as follows:  $50,000 on the first of each month starting on January 1, 2010 and ending June 1, 2010 and a lump sum payment due of $1,000,000  on June 30, 2010.  As of the date of this filing, the Company has paid a total of $200,000 and is current with regards to the payment requirements of the agreement. Management acknowledges that the Company will not have the liquidity from operations to fund the $1,000,000 payment coming due June 30, 2010 and is currently looking to secure the  alternative financing needed. As of the date of this filing, management has not yet obtained the necessary financing to be able to make the June 30, 2010  payment. Should the Company fail to make any payments as they become due under the license agreement, the license agreement will terminate.

 
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On February 19, 2010 (effective date), we amended the terms on the $750,000 note ($562,500 remaining balance as of December 31, 2009) as follows: (i) the interest rate was increased to 15% from 10%, (ii) the maturity date of the note was extended to August 19, 2012 from October 15, 2010., (iii) the principal amortization of the note was changed from monthly payments of $62,500 to a lump sum payment of $531,000 due August 19, 2011.  A call option was added on the principle balance of $531,000 after twelve months from the effective date upon 45 days prior written notice.

We are highly dependent on improving our operating cashflows, maintaining continued availability on our line of credit facility and raising alternative financing in order for us to service our current indebtedness and to pay the $1,000,000 licensing payment coming due June 30 2010.  We have initiated cost reduction activities early 2010 which we estimate to have annualized cost savings of approximately $300,000 – $400,000. Additionally, we have secured new customer accounts related to our new telecom services product which adds approximately $1,700,000 in annualized revenues to our communication group business. Despite these measures, there can be no assurances that the Company’s businesses will generate sufficient cash flows from operations or that future borrowings under our line of credit facility will be available in an amount sufficient to service our current indebtedness or to fund other liquidity needs.  Management is currently looking to obtain the alternative financing needed to fund the June 30 payment . In the event we are not able to obtain financing or obtain a modification on the June 30 payment, we may have to curtail certain operations around our new direct telecom services product and may incur significant legal costs as a result of nonpayment which will have a material adverse effect on our overall business.  As of the date of this filing, we have not secured the alternative financing. Additionally, we are highly dependent on our ability to maintain contract funding under our SPAWAR contract vehicles which comprise 73% of our overall revenues.  Any interruption in task order funding on these vehicles could have a material adverse effect on operations and our ability to continue business as a going concern. As of the date of filing we are in good standing on these contracts and we anticipate follow-on funding to continue for the remaining multi-year contract term which expires on March 31, 2012.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS: 

We do not have any off balance sheet arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, revenues, results of operations, liquidity or capital expenditures.
 
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND SENSITIVE ESTIMATES:

Use of Estimates  

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (US GAAP). The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates form the basis for judgments made about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Estimates and judgments are based on historical experience and on various other assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable under the circumstances. However, future events are subject to change and the best estimates and judgments routinely require adjustment. US GAAP requires estimates and judgments in several areas, including those related to impairment of goodwill and equity investments, revenue recognition, recoverability of inventory and receivables, the useful lives long lived assets such as property and equipment, the future realization of deferred income tax benefits and the recording of various accruals. The ultimate outcome and actual results could differ from the estimates and assumptions used.
 
Basis of Financial Statement Presentation  

At December 31, 2009 the Company has a working capital deficiency of $1,324,524 including non-cash derivative liabilities of $161,570.  During 2009 the Company had a loss from operations of $1,924,351 of which $235,301 was in impairment charge on intangibles, the balance of the loss was $1,689,050. It should be noted the operating loss adjusted for impairment of $1,689,050 included non-cash items totaling $1,752,000 consisting of; $1,197,000 in amortization of intangibles, $514,000 of stock-based compensation and $41,000 of depreciation expense. This condition raises substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon management’s continuing and successful execution on its business plan to achieve profitability. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty. 

 
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Principles of Consolidation  

The consolidated financial statements included the accounts of the Company and all of its subsidiaries in which a controlling interest is maintained. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. For those consolidated subsidiaries where Company ownership is less than 100%, the outside stockholders' interests are shown as minority interests.

Derivative Financial Instruments  

Derivative financial instruments are initially recorded at fair value and subsequently adjusted to fair value at the close of each reporting period. The Company estimates fair values of derivative financial instruments using various techniques (and combinations thereof) that are considered to be consistent with the objective measuring fair values. In selecting the appropriate technique, management considers, among other factors, the nature of the instrument, the market risks that it embodies and the expected means of settlement. For less complex derivative instruments, such as free-standing warrants, the Company generally uses the Black-Scholes-Merton option valuation technique because it embodies all of the requisite assumptions (including trading volatility, estimated terms and risk free rates) necessary to fair value these instruments. For complex derivative instruments, such as embedded conversion options, the Company generally uses the Flexible Monte Carlo valuation technique because it embodies all of the requisite assumptions (including credit risk, interest-rate risk and exercise/conversion behaviors) that are necessary to fair value these more complex instruments. For forward contracts that contingently require net-cash settlement as the principal means of settlement, the Company projects and discounts future cash flows applying probability-weightage to multiple possible outcomes. Estimating fair values of derivative financial instruments requires the development of significant and subjective estimates that may, and are likely to, change over the duration of the instrument with related changes in internal and external market factors. In addition, option-based techniques are highly volatile and sensitive to changes in the trading market price of our common stock, which has a high-historical volatility. Since derivative financial instruments are initially and subsequently carried at fair values, our income (loss) will reflect the volatility in these estimate and assumption changes.
 
Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized when all significant contractual obligations have been satisfied and collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured. Revenue from product sales is recognized when the goods are shipped and title passes to the customer.

 
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The company applies the guidance of SOP-97.2 with regards to its software products. Under this guidance, the Company determined that its product sales do not contain multiple deliverables for an extended period beyond delivery where bifurcation of multiple elements is necessary. The software is embedded in the products sold and shipped. Revenue is recognized upon delivery, installation and acceptance by the customer. PCS (post-contract customer support) and upgrades are billed separately and when rendered or delivered and not contained in the original arrangement with the customer. Installation services are included with the original customer arrangement but are rendered at the time of delivery of the product and invoicing.
 
The Company provides IT and business process outsourcing services under cost reimbursable, time-and-material, fixed-price contracts, which may extend up to 5 years. Services provided over the term of these arrangements may include, network engineering, architectural guidance, database management, expert programming and functional area expert analysis   Revenue is generally recognized when a contract has been executed, the contract price is fixed and determinable, delivery of services or products has occurred, and collectability of the contract price is considered probable and can be reasonably estimated.

 
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Under cost reimbursable contracts, the Company is reimbursed for allowable costs, and paid a fee. Revenues on cost reimbursable contracts are recognized as costs are incurred plus an estimate of applicable fees earned. The Company considers fixed fees under cost reimbursable contracts to be earned in proportion of the allowable costs incurred in performance of the contract.  Certain cost under government contracts are subject to audit by the government.  Indirect costs are charged to contracts using provisional or estimated indirect rates, which are subject to later revision based on government audits.  Management believes that any adjustment by the government will not be material to the financial statements.
 
 
·
Revenue on time and materials contracts are recognized based on direct labor hours expended at contract billing rates and adding other billable direct costs.  For fixed price contracts that are based on unit pricing or level of effort, the Company recognizes revenue for the number of units delivered in any given fiscal period.  For fixed price contracts in which the Company is paid a specific amount to provide a particular service for a stated period of time, revenue is recognized ratably over the service period.
 
 
·
The Company’s contracts with agencies of the government are subject to periodic funding by the respective contracting agency. Funding for a contract may be provided in full at inception of the contract or ratably throughout the contract as the services are provided.  In evaluating the probability of funding for purposes of assessing collectability of the contract price, the Company considers its previous experiences with its customers, communications with its customers regarding funding status, and the Company’s knowledge of available funding for the contract or program. If funding is not assessed as probable, revenue recognition is deferred until realization is deemed probable.

 
Impairments of long-lived assets

At least annually, the Company reviews all long-lived assets with determinate lives for impairment. Long-lives assets subject to this evaluation include property and equipment and intangible assets that amount to $4,576,841 (or 52%) of total assets at December 31, 2009. The Company considers the possibility that impairments may be present when indicators of impairment are present. In the event that indicators are identified or, if within management’s normal evaluation cycle, the Company establishes the presence of possible impairment by comparing asset carrying values to undiscounted projected cash flows. The preparation of cash flow projections requires management to develop many, often subjective, estimates about the Company’s performance. These estimates include consideration of revenue streams from existing customer bases, the potential increase and decrease in customer sales activity and potential changes in the Company’s direct and indirect costs. In addition, if the carry values of long-lived assets exceed undiscounted cash flow, the Company would estimate the impairment based upon discounted cash flow. The development of discount rates necessary to develop this cash flows information requires additional assumptions including the development of market and risk adjusted rates for discounting cash flows. While management utilizes all available information in developing these estimates, actual results are likely to be different than those estimates.

 
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Goodwill represents the difference between the purchase price of an acquired business and the fair value of the net assets of businesses the Company has acquired. Goodwill is not amortized. Rather, the Company tests goodwill for impairment annually (or in interim periods if events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying amount may not be recoverable) by comparing the fair value of each reporting unit, as measured by discounted cash flows, to the carrying value of the reporting unit to determine if there is an indication that potential impairment may exist. One of the most significant assumptions underlying this process is the projection of future sales. The Company reviews its assumptions when goodwill is tested for impairment and makes appropriate adjustments, if any, based on facts and circumstances available at that time. While management utilizes all available information in developing these estimates, actual results are likely to be different than those estimates.
 
 
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.

All financial information required by this Item is attached hereto at the end of this report beginning on page F-1 and is hereby incorporated by reference.  
  
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.

 
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ITEM 9A(T). CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:
 
- pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets;
 
- provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and that receipts and expenditures of our company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and
 
- provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
 
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, the Company assessed the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009. In making this assessment, we used the criteria set forth in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on the results of this assessment and on those criteria, the Company concluded that a material weakness exists in the internal controls as of December 31, 2009.
 
A material weakness in the Company’s internal controls exists in that, beyond the Company’s CFO there is a limited financial background amongst other executive officers or the board of directors.  This material weakness may affect management’s ability to effectively review and analyze elements of the financial statement closing process and prepare financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.  In making this assessment, our management used the criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).  As a result of the material weaknesses described above, our management concluded that as of December 31, 2009, we did not maintain effective internal control over financial reporting based on the criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the COSO.
 
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This annual report does not include an attestation report of the company’s registered public accounting firm regarding internal controls over financial reporting.   Management’s report was not subject to attestation by the company’s registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the company to provide only management’s report in this annual report.
 
Changes in internal control
 
There were no changes in the small business issuer’s internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the company evaluation required by paragraph (3) of Rule 13a-15 or Rule 15d-15 under the Exchange Act that occurred during the small business issuer’s fiscal year that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect the small business issuer’s internal control over financial reporting
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION.
 
On February 1, 2010, the Company issued and sold 1,400,011 shares of Series A Preferred Stock to Barron Partners LP.  Each share of Series A Preferred is convertible to 3.5714 shares of common stock at the option of the holder.  In addition, Barron Partners returned an aggregate of 1,955,000 Series A Warrants to the Company for cancellation.  The Company received cash proceeds of $250,000 from the private placement.

On April 8, 2010, the Board of Directors of the Company accepted the resignation of Jeannemarie Devolites Davis as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors.  There were no disagreements or disputes between Ms. Devolites Davis and the Company which led to her resignation. Her resignation was effective immediately.

 
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ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES
 
The following table sets forth the names and ages of the members of our Board of Directors and our executive officers and the positions held by each. There are no family relationships among any of our Directors and Executive Officers.

Name
 
Age
 
Position
Paul Burgess
 
44
 
President, chief executive officer and director
Joe Noto
 
50
 
Chief financial officer and secretary
Robert E. Galbraith
 
65
 
Director
Donald Upson
 
55
 
Director
 
BACKGROUND OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
 
Paul Burgess, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director.     From March 1, 2003 until February 14, 2005, Mr. Burgess was our Chief Operating Officer. As of February 9, 2005, Mr. Burgess was appointed our President and Chief Executive Officer. On February 14, 2005, Mr. Burgess was appointed a member of our Board of Directors. From January 2000 to December 2002, Mr. Burgess was President and Chief Financial Officer of Plan B Communications. Prior to Plan B Communications, Mr. Burgess spent three years with MetroNet Communications, where he was responsible for the development of MetroNet’s coast to coast intra and inter city networks. Mr. Burgess was also influential in developing the operations of MetroNet during the company’s early growth stage. Prior to joining MetroNet, Mr. Burgess was with ISM, a company subsequently acquired by IBM Global Services, where he was responsible for developing and deploying the company’s distributed computing strategy.

Joe Noto, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary. Mr. Noto joined Lattice in March 2005 as Vice President of Finance and served in that position until May 2005 when he accepted the position of Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining the Company, from 2002 to 2005, Mr. Noto was VP/Controller heading financial operations at Spectrotel Inc. (formerly Plan B Communications), a communications service provider. From 2000 to 2002, Mr. Noto was the Finance Director at Pivotech Systems, a communications software start-up Company backed by Optical Capital Group. Mr. Noto holds a B.A. degree from Rutgers College and is a Certified Public Accountant of New Jersey and is a member of the American Institute of CPA’s and the New Jersey Society of CPA’s.

Robert E. Galbraith, Director. Mr. Galbraith is currently a consultant to firms seeking innovative technical solutions in the security marketplace. Areas in which Mr. Galbraith has consulted include: data encryption, internet telephony (VoIP), intelligent data recording, secure local and wide area network solutions, physical security and biometric security. Prior to consulting, Mr. Galbraith was President, owner and technical administrator of Secure Engineering Services, Inc. (“SESI”) from its inception in 1979 until the firm was sold in 1996. During this period, SESI provided services and equipment to the U.S. Forces and NATO component Forces in Europe. Clients included the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force, the SHAPE Technical Center, Euro Fighter Program, Sandia Labs, JPL, MITRE and NATO programs.

Donald Upson, Director. Mr. Upson has been a member of our board of directors since January 2007. Mr. Upson recently retired as the Commonwealth of Virginia’s first Secretary of Technology. Mr. Upson has more than two decades of government, corporate, and high technology experience. Mr. Upson is a graduate of California State University Chico.

 
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Board Leadership Structure and Role in Risk Oversight

Although we have not adopted a formal policy on whether the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer positions should be separate or combined, we have traditionally determined that it is in our best interests and our shareholders to combine these roles.  Paul Burgess currently serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.  Due to our small size and limited resources, we believe it is currently most effective to have the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer positions combined.

Our Audit Committee is primarily responsible for overseeing our risk management processes on behalf of our board of directors.  The Audit Committee receives and reviews periodic reports from management, auditors, legal counsel, and others, as considered appropriate regarding our company’s assessment of risks. In addition, the Audit Committee reports regularly to the full Board of Directors, which also considers our risk profile. The Audit Committee and the full Board of Directors focus on the most significant risks facing our company and our company’s general risk management strategy, and also ensure that risks undertaken by our Company are consistent with the Board’s appetite for risk. While the Board oversees our company’s risk management, management is responsible for day-to-day risk management processes. We believe this division of responsibilities is the most effective approach for addressing the risks facing our company and that our Board leadership structure supports this approach.

 
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BOARD COMPOSITION
 
At each annual meeting of stockholders, all of our directors are elected to serve from the time of election and qualification until the next annual meeting of stockholders following election. The exact number of directors is to be determined from time to time by resolution of the board of directors.
 
COMMITTEES
 
We have an audit committee. The members of our audit committee are Donald Upson and Robert E. Galbraith, both of whom are independent. We do not have an audit committee financial expert, as that term is defined in Item 401 of Regulation S-B, but expect to designate one in the near future. We have not yet adopted an audit committee charter but expect to do so in the near future.
 
We have a compensation committee. The members of the compensation committee are Paul Burgess, Robert Galbraith, and Donald Upson.
 
We do not have a nominating committee because of our limited resources. The full board will take part in the consideration of director nominees.  The board considers, among other things, the diversity of potential board member’s backgrounds, including their professional experience, education, skills and other individual attributes in assessing their potential appointment to the board.
 
CODE OF ETHICS
 
We have adopted a Code of Ethics and Business Conduct for Officers, Directors and Employees that applies to all of our officers, directors and employees. The Code of Ethics is filed as Exhibit 14.1 to our annual report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 9, 2004. Upon request, we will provide to any person without charge a copy of our Code of Ethics. Any such request should be made to Attn: Paul Burgess, Lattice Incorporated, 7150 N. Park Drive, Suite 500, Pennsauken, N.J. 08109. Our telephone number is (856) 910-1166.
 
SECTION 16(A) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP COMPLIANCE
 

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.

The following table sets forth all compensation earned in respect of our Chief Executive Officer and those individuals who received compensation in excess of $100,000 per year, collectively referred to as the named executive officers, for our last two completed fiscal years.

 
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  SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
Name and
Principal Position
 
Year
 
Salary
$
   
Bonus
$ (1)
 
Stock
Awards
$
 
Option
Awards
$ (2)
   
Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
$
   
Nonqualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings
$
   
All Other
Compensation
$
   
Total
$
 
                                                 
Paul Burgess
 
2009
  $ 250,000     $ 75.000                                     $ 325,000  
President, Chief
 
2008
  $ 225,000               $ 621,376                             $ 845,376  
Executive Officer and Director
  2007   $ 225,000                                                    
                                                               
Joe Noto
 
2009
    175,000     $ $30,000                                       $ 215,000  
Chief Financial
 
2008
  $ 150,000     $ 30,000         310,688                             $ 490,688  
Officer
  2007   $ 150,000     $ 30,000                                            

 
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OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR END

The following table sets forth with respect to grants of options to purchase our common stock to the name executive officers as of December 31, 2009:
 
Name
 
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
#
Exercisable
   
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
#
Unexercisable
   
Equity
Incentive Plan
Awards:
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Unearned
Options
#
   
Option
Exercise
Price
$
 
Option
Expiration
Date
 
Number
of
Shares
or Units
of Stock
That
Have
Not
Vested
#
   
Market
Value
of
Shares
or Units
of Stock
That
have not
vested
$
   
Equity
Incentive
Plan
Awards:
Number of
Unearned
Shares Units
or Other
Rights That
Have Not
Vested #
   
Equity
Incentive
Plan
Awards
Market or
Payout
Value of
Unearned
Shares Units
or Other
Rights That
have not
Vested
$
 
                                                   
Joe Noto
            200,000 (a)           $ 0.08  
July,2015
                               
              1,400,000 (a)           $ 0.08  
May, 2018
                               
                                                                   
                                                                   
Paul Burgess
            200,000 (b)           $ 0.08  
May ,2014
                               
              200,000 (b)           $ 0.08  
Oct ,2014
                               
              600,00 (b)           $ 0.08  
Feb ,2015
                               
              2,800,000 (b)           $ 0.08  
May, 2018
                               

 
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(a)
466,666 vest May 2010; 666,667 vest July 15, 2010; and 466,666 vest May 2011
 
 
(b)
933,333 vest May 2009, 2010; 1,933,333 vest July 15, 2010; 933,333 vest May 2011
 
COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS
 
We compensate our directors $1,000 per meeting and $10,000 annually as a director. In 2009 director fees were unpaid and accured.
 
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
 
On March 24, 2009 the Company renewed its Executive Employment Agreement with Paul Burgess. Under the Executive Employment Agreement, Mr. Burgess is employed as our Chief Executive Officer for an initial term of three years. Thereafter, the Executive Employment Agreement shall automatically be extended for successive terms of one year each. Mr. Burgess will be paid a base salary of $250,000 per year under the Executive Employment Agreement Amendment. Mr. Burgess is also eligible for an incentive bonus of not less than 40% of his base salary based on achieving certain goals established annually by the Compensation Committee of the Board. As part of the agreement he will receive medical, vacation and profit sharing benefits consistent with our current policies. The agreement may be terminated by Mr. Burgess upon at least 60 days prior notice to us.

On March 24, 2009, the Company renewed its executive employment agreement with Joe Noto. Under the Executive Employment agreement, Mr Noto is employed as our Chief Financial Officer for a term of three years at an annual base salary of $175.000. Thereafter, the Executive Employment Agreement will shall be automatically extended for successive terms of one year each.  Mr. Noto is also eligible for an incentive bonus of not less than 40% of his base salary based on achieving certain goals established annually by the Compensation Committee of the Board. As part of the agreement he will receive medical, vacation and profit sharing benefits consistent with our current policies. The agreement may be terminated by Mr. Noto upon at least 60 days prior notice to us.

 
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
 
The following table provides information about shares of common stock beneficially owned as of April 15, 2010 by:

 
·   
each director;

 
·   
each officer named in the summary compensation table;

 
·   
each person owning of record or known by us, based on information provided to us by the persons named below, to own beneficially at least 5% of our common stock; and

 
·   
all directors and executive officers as a group.

Name of Beneficial Owner (1)
 
Common Stock
Beneficially Owned
(2)
   
Percentage of
Common Stock
Beneficially Owned (2)
 
Paul Burgess (3)
    933,333       3.9 %
                 
Robert Galbraith (4)
    319,333       1.4 %
Michael Ricciardi (5)
    3,080,000       13.4 %
Marie Ricciardi (5)
    3,080,000       13.4 %
Burlington Assembly of God (6)
2035 Columbus Road
Burlington, New Jersey 08016
    1,333,333       5.8 %
Joe Noto (3)
    466,667       2.0 %
Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. And wholly owned subsidiaries (10)
    1,879,015       7.6 %
Donald Upson
    28,637       *  
Alan Bashforth (9)
    2,324,836       9.5 %
All named executive officers and directors as a group (4 persons)
    1,747,969       7.2 %

*   Less than 1%

(1)  
Except as otherwise indicated, the address of each beneficial owner is c/o Lattice Incorporated , 7150 N. Park Drive, Suite 500, Pennsauken, NJ 08109

(2)  
Applicable percentage ownership is based on 22,917,329 shares of common stock outstanding as of April 13, 2010, together with securities exercisable or convertible into shares of common stock within 60 days of April 13, 2010 for each stockholder. Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and generally includes voting or investment power with respect to securities. Shares of common stock that are currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of April 13, 2010 are deemed to be beneficially owned by the person holding such securities for the purpose of computing the percentage of ownership of such person, but are not treated as outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person.

 
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Represents shares issuable upon exercise of options.

(4)  
Includes 5,000 shares owned by Mr. Galbraith’s wife, as to which Mr. Galbraith disclaims beneficial interest

(5)  
Mr. and Mrs. Ricciardi are husband and wife. The number of shares beneficially owned by each of them includes (a) 710,000 shares owned by Michael Ricciardi, (b) 1,460,000 shares owned by Marie Ricciardi, and (c) 910,000 shares owned by them as custodian for their minor child. Mr. and Mrs. Ricciardi disclaim beneficial interest in the shares owned by the other and their minor child.

(6)  
Represents 666,667 shares of common stock and 333,333 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants.

(7)  
Warrants issued to Dragonfly as placement fees for the Barron financing. These warrants were issued in 2 traunches of 489,100 each with a strike price of $0.50 and $1.25 per share respectively with a five year term.

(9)  
Includes: (a) 16,500 shares owned by Mr. Bashforth; (b) 152,000 shares owned by Innovative Communications Technology, Ltd., which is controlled by Mr. Bashforth; (c) 436,336 shares owned by Calabash Holdings Ltd., which is controlled by Mr. Bashforth; and (d) 600,000 warrants exercisable at $1.00 per share which expire 2012 and (f) 170,000 shares and 850,000 warrants issued in connection with the private placement of common stock between April 14 th and May 11, 2006. The warrants are five year warrants and have a strike price of $1.20 per share. We issued 100,000 shares of common stock in December 2007 related to consulting services rendered.

(10)
Includes warrants to purchase 600,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.10; warrants to purchase an aggregate of 1,458,333 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.10 per share; and warrants to purchase 25,000 shares at exercise prices ranging from $0.99 to $1.24 per share.  The warrants exercisable at $0.10 per share have certain exercise limitations which prevent the holder from exercising such that they would control in excess of 9.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding capital.  The remaining warrants have certain exercise limitations which prevent the holder from exercising such that they would control in excess of 4.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding capital.

Barron Partners holds preferred stock and warrants which, if fully converted and exercised, would result in the ownership of more than 5% of our outstanding common stock. However, the note and warrant, by their terms, may not be converted or exercised if such conversion or exercise would result in Barron Partners or its affiliates owning more than 4.9% of our outstanding common stock. This limitation may not be waived.
 
No Director, executive officer, affiliate or any owner of record or beneficial owner of more than 5% of any class of our voting securities is a party adverse to our business or has a material interest adverse to us. 

 
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Director Independence

 
Of the members of the Company’s board of directors, Donald Upson is considered to be independent under the listing standards of the Rules of NASDAQ setforth in the NASDAQ Manual independent as that term is set forth in the listing standards of the National Association of Securities Dealers.
  
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
 
Audit Fees
 
The aggregate fees billed by our principal accountant for the audit of our annual financial statements, for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009  were $55,000. . In addition $101,000 of fees were paid to our former auditor Demetrius & Company, L.L.C. in connection our 2008 audit and 2009 quarterly reviews.
 
Audit-Related Fees

  
Tax Fees
 
The aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by our principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 were $14,500 and $13,500, respectively. These fees related to the preparation of federal income and state franchise tax returns.

 
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All Other Fees

 
There were no other fees billed for products or services provided by our principal accountant for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008.
 
Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures
 
The Audit Committee’s policy is to pre-approve all audit and permissible non-audit services provided by the independent auditors. These services may include audit services, audit-related services, tax services and other services. Pre-approval is generally provided for up to one year and any pre-approval is detailed as to the particular service or category of services and is generally subject to a specific budget. The independent auditors and management are required to periodically report to our Board of Directors regarding the extent of services provided by the independent auditors in accordance with this pre-approval, and the fees for the services performed to date. The Board of Directors may also pre-approve particular services on a case-by-case basis.
 
All members of the Company’s audit committee approved the engagement of Acquavella, Chiarella, Shuster, Berkower & Co., LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accountants.

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS.

Exhibit
   
Number
 
Description
     
2.2
 
Stock Purchase Agreement dated December 16, 2004 among Science Dynamics Corporation, Systems Management Engineering, Inc. and the shareholders of Systems Management Engineering, Inc. identified on the signature page thereto (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 22, 2004)
     
2.3
 
Amendment No. 1 to Stock Purchase Agreement dated February 2, 2005 among Science Dynamics Corporation, Systems Management Engineering, Inc. and the shareholders of Systems Management Engineering, Inc. identified on the signature page thereto (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 11, 2005)
     
2.4
 
Stock purchase agreement by Ricciardi Technologies, Inc., its Owners, including Michael Ricciardi as the Owner Representative and Science Dynamics Corporation, dated as of September 12, 2006.**

 
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3.1
 
Certificate of Incorporation (Incorporated by reference to the Company's registration statement on Form S-18 (File No. 33-20687), effective April 21, 1981)
     
3.2
 
Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation dated October 31, 1980 (Incorporated by reference to the Company's registration statement on Form S-18 (File No. 33-20687), effective April 21, 1981)
     
3.3
 
Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation dated November 25, 1980 (Incorporated by reference to the Company's registration statement on Form S-18 (File No. 33-20687), effective April 21, 1981)
     
3.4
 
Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation dated May 23, 1984 (Incorporated by reference to the Company's registration statement on Form SB-2 (File No. 333-62226) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 4, 2001)
     
3.5
 
Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation dated July 13, 1987 (Incorporated by reference to the Company's registration statement on Form SB-2 (File No. 333-62226) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 4, 2001)
     
3.6
 
Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation dated November 8, 1996 (Incorporated by reference to the Company's registration statement on Form SB-2 (File No. 333-62226) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 4, 2001)
     
3.7
 
Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation dated December 15, 1998 (Incorporated by reference to the Company's registration statement on Form SB-2 (File No. 333-62226) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 4, 2001)
     
3.8
 
Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation dated December 4, 2002 (Incorporated by reference to the Company's information statement on Schedule 14C filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 12, 2002)
     
3.9
 
By-laws (Incorporated by reference to the Company's registration statement on Form S-18 (File No. 33-20687), effective April 21, 1981)
     
3.10
 
Restated Certificate of Incorporation (Incorporated by reference to the Registration Statement On Form SB-2. file with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 12, 2007)
     
4.1
 
Secured Convertible Term Note dated February 11, 2005 issued to Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 18, 2005)
     
4.2
 
Common Stock Purchase Warrant dated February 11, 2005 issued to Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 18, 2005)
     
4.3
 
Second Omnibus Amendment to Convertible Notes and Related Subscription Agreements of Science Dynamics Corporation issued to Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 2, 2005)
     
4.4
 
Form of warrant issued to Barron Partners LP**
     
4.5
 
Promissory Note issued to Barron Partners LP**
     
4.6
 
Form of warrant issued to Dragonfly Capital Partners LLC**
     
4.7
 
Secured Promissory Note issued to Michael Ricciardi**
     
4.8
 
Amended and Restated Common Stock Purchase Warrant issued to Laurus Master Fund LTD to Purchase up to 3,000,000 share of Common Stock of Lattice Incorporated.**
 
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4.9
 
Amended and Restated Common Stock Purchase Warrant issued to Laurus Master Fund, LTD to Purchase up to 6,000,000 shares of Common Stock of Lattice Incorporated**
     
4.10
 
Common Stock Purchase Warrant issued to Laurus Master Fund, LTD to Purchase 14,583,333 Shares Of Common Stock of Lattice Incorporated.
     
4.11
 
Second Amended and Restated Secured Term Note from Lattice Incorporated to Laurus Master Fund, LTD.
     
10.1
 
Executive Employment Agreement Amendment made as of February 14, 2005 by and between Science Dynamics Corporation and Paul Burgess (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 2, 2005)**
     
10.2
 
Stock Purchase Agreement by Ricciardi Technologies, Inc., its Owners, including Michael Ricciardi as Owner Representative and Lattice Incorporated, dated September 12, 2006.**
     
10.3
 
Omnibus Amendment and Waiver between Lattice Incorporated and Laurus Master Fund, LTD, dated September 18, 2006.**
     
10.3
 
Agreement dated December 30, 2004 between Science Dynamics Corporation and Calabash Consultancy, Ltd. (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 25, 2005)
     
10.4
 
Employment Agreement dated January 1, 2005 between Science Dynamics Corporation, Systems Management Engineering, Inc. and Eric D. Zelsdorf (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 25, 2005)
     
10.5
 
Executive Employment of dated March 7, 2005 by and between Science Dynamics Corporation and Joe Noto (Incorporated by reference to the 10-KSB filed on April 17, 2006)
10.7
 
Sub-Sublease Agreement made as of June 22, 2001 by and between Software AG and Systems Management Engineering, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 18, 2005)
     
10.8
 
Securities Purchase Agreement dated February 11, 2005 by and between Science Dynamics Corporation and Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 18, 2005)
     
10.9
 
Master Security Agreement dated February 11, 2005 among Science Dynamics Corporation, M3 Acquisition Corp., SciDyn Corp. and Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 18, 2005)
     
10.10
 
Stock Pledge Agreement dated February 11, 2005 among Laurus Master Fund, Ltd., Science Dynamics Corporation, M3 Acquisition Corp. and SciDyn Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 18, 2005)
     
10.11
 
Subsidiary Guaranty dated February 11, 2005 executed by M3 Acquisition Corp. and SciDyn Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 18, 2005)
     
10.12
 
Registration Rights Agreement dated February 11, 2005 by and between Science Dynamics Corporation and Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 18, 2005)
     
10.13
 
Microsoft Partner Program Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 18, 2005)

 
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10.14
 
AmberPoint Software Partnership Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 18, 2005)
     
10.15
 
Securities Agreement between Science Dynamics Corporation and Barron Partners LP, dated September 15, 2006**
     
10.16
 
Employment Agreement between Science Dynamics Corporation and Michael Ricciardi**.
     
10.17
 
Amendment to Employment Agreement - Paul Burgess**
     
10.18
 
Amendment to Employment Agreement - Joe Noto**
     
10.19
 
Registration Rights Agreement by and among Science Dynamics Corporation and Barron Partners LLP, dated As of September 19, 2006.**
     
10.20
 
Amendment to Securities Purchase Agreement and Registration Rights Agreement (Incorporated by Reference to the Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed with the SEC on February 12, 2007).
     
10.21
 
Exchange Agreement between Lattice Incorporated and Barron Partners LP dated June 30, 2008***
     
10.22
 
Certificate of Designations of Series C Preferred Stock***
     
10.23
 
Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement dated March 11, 2009****
     
10.24
 
Securities Purchase Agreement dated February 1, 2010
     
14.1
 
Code of Ethics (Incorporated by reference to the Company's annual report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 9, 2004)
     
21.1
 
Subsidiaries of the Company(Incorporated by Reference to the Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed with the SEC on February 12, 2007).
     
31.1
 
Certification by Chief Executive Officer, required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act
     
31.2
 
Certification by Chief Financial Officer, required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act
     
32.1
 
Certification by Chief Executive Officer, required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) of the Exchange Act and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code
     
32.2
 
Certification by Chief Financial Officer, required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) of the Exchange Act and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code
     
99.1
 
Pledge and Security Agreement made by and between Science Dynamics Corporation in favor of and being delivered to Michael Ricciardi as Owner Representative, dated September 19, 2006**
     
99.10
 
Lockup Agreement from Laurus Master Fund, LTD.**
     
99.11
 
Irrevocable Proxy**
     
99.2
 
Escrow Agreement by and between Science Dynamics Corporation, Ricciardi Technologies, Inc. and the individuals listed on Schedule 1 thereto, dated September 19, 2006**
     
99.3
 
Form of Lock Up Agreement, executed pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement between Science Dynamics Corporation and Barron Barron Partners, dated September 15, 2006.**

** Incorporated by reference to the 8-K filed by the Company with the SEC on September 25, 2006
 ***Incorporated by reference to the 8-K filed by the Company on July 8, 2008
**** Incorporated by reference to the 8-K filed by the Company on March 27, 2009

 
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In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

LATTICE INCORPORATED

Date: April 15, 2010
By:  
/s/ Paul Burgess
 
Paul Burgess
 
President, Chief Executive Officer
and Director
 
Date: April 15, 2010
By:  
/s/ Joe Noto
 
Joe Noto
 
Chief Financial Officer and Principal
Accounting Officer

In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
 
Signature
 
Title
 
Date
         
/s/ Paul Burgess
       
Paul Burgess
 
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
 
April 15, 2010
         
/s/ Joe Noto
       
Joe Noto
 
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
 
April 15, 2010
         
/s/ Robert Galbraith
       
Robert Galbraith
 
Director
 
April 15, 2010
         
/s/ Donald Upson
       
Donald Upson
 
Director
 
April 15, 2010

 
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Lattice Incorporated (formerly Science Dynamics Corp)
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements

Report of Independent Accountants dated April 13, 2009
F-2
   
Report of Independent Accountants dated April 15, 2010
F-3
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2009 and 2008
F-4
   
Consolidated Statements of Operations, two years ended December 31, 2009
F-5
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, two years ended December 31, 2009
F-6
   
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity, two years ended December 31, 2009
F-7
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
F-8 - F-27

 
 

 
 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To The Board of Directors and
Shareholders of Lattice Incorporated

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Lattice Incorporated and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2008 and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the year then ended.  These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement.  The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.  Accordingly, we express no such opinion.  An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  An audit also includes assessing   the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Lattice Incorporated and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2008, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that Lattice Incorporated and subsidiaries will continue as a going concern.  As discussed in Note1b to the financial statements, the Company requires additional working capital to meet its current liabilities.  This condition raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.   Management’s plans in regard to this matter are more fully described in Note 1b.  The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.


/s/Demetrius & Company, L.L.C.

Wayne, New Jersey 07470
April 13, 2009

 
F-2

 
 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To The Board of Directors and
Shareholders of Lattice Incorporated

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Lattice Incorporated and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2009 and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the year ended.  These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement.  The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.  Accordingly, we express no such opinion.  An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  An audit also includes assessing   the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Lattice Incorporated and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2009, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that Lattice Incorporated and subsidiaries will continue as a going concern.  As discussed in Note1b to the financial statements, the Company requires additional working capital to meet its current liabilities.  This condition raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.   Management’s plans in regard to this matter are more fully described in Note 1b.  The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.


/s/ Acquavella, Chiarelli, Shuster, Berkower & Co., LLP


Iselin, NJ 08830
April 15, 2010
 
F-3

 
LATTICE INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
ASSETS:
           
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 212,616     $ 1,363,130  
Accounts receivable, net
    3,560,293       3,560,690  
Inventories
    29,402       30,704  
Other current assets
    133,405       51,008  
Total current assets
    3,935,716       5,005,532  
                 
Property and equipmen, net
    264,753       21,090  
Goodwill
    3,599,386       3,599,386  
Other intangibles, net
    977,455       2,409,748  
Other assetes
    54,259       54,459  
Total assets
  $ 8,831,569     $ 11,090,215  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 1,780,143     $ 1,698,551  
Accrued expenses
    1,719,831       1,726,891  
Due to former Stockholder's per Sept 19, 2006 purchase agreement
               
Customer deposits
    94,954       15,000  
Notes payable
    1,503,742       1,766,098  
Derivative liability
    161,570       200,606  
Total current liabilities
    5,260,240       5,407,146  
Long term liabilities:
               
Long term debt
    188,466       666,515  
Deferred tax liabilities
    440,832       1,200,283  
Total long term liabilities
    629,298       1,866,798  
Total liabilities
    5,889,528       7,275,944  
                 
Shareholders' equity
               
Preferred Stock - .01 par value
               
Series A 9,000,000 shares authorized 7,567,685 issued
    75,677       78,387  
Series B 1,000,000 shares authorized 502,160 issued
    10,000       10,000  
Serise C 520,000 shares authorized  520,000 issued
    5,200       5,200  
Common stock - .01 par value, 200,000,000 authorized,
    178,104       168,425  
17,810,281 and 16,842,428 issued, 17,507,294 and 16,539,441 outstanding respectively
               
Additional paid-in capital
    38,925,743       38,418,897  
Accumulated deficit
    (35,851,892 )     (34,499,822 )
      3,342,832       4,181,087  
Common stock held in treasury, at cost
    (558,096 )     (558,096 )
Equity Attributable to shareowners of Lattice IncorporatedShareholders' equity
    2,784,736       3,622,991  
Equity Attributable to noncontrolling interest
    157,295       193,280  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
  $ 8,831,569     $ 11,090,215  
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 
F-4

 

LATTICE INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATION
DECEMBER 31,
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Revenue - Technology Services
  $ 14,483,165     $ 15,149,944  
Revenue - Technology Products
    1,112,268       1,118,537  
Total Revenue
    15,595,433       16,268,481  
                 
Cost of Revenue - Technology Services
    9,891,395       10,817,725  
Cost of Revenue - Technology Products
    464,465       427,759  
Total cost of revenue
    10,355,860       11,245,484  
                 
Gross Profit
    5,239,573       5,022,997  
                 
Operating  expenses:
               
Selling, general and administrative
    5,189,848       4,667,374  
Research and development
    541,783       518,342  
Impairment loss (see Note 7)
    235,301       5,486,341  
Amortization expense
    1,196,992       1,488,228  
Total operating expenses
    7,163,924       12,160,285  
                 
Loss from operations
    (1,924,351 )     (7,137,288 )
                 
Other income (expense):
               
Derivative income
    39,036       3,147,958  
Extinguishment income ( loss)
    -       2,695,025  
Other income
    -       977,844  
Interest expense
    (237,088 )     (230,839 )
Finance expense
            -  
Total other income
    (198,052 )     6,589,988  
                 
Noncontrolling interest
    35,985       21,319  
                 
(Loss) before taxes
    (2,086,418 )     (525,981 )
                 
Income taxes (benefit) (Note 13)
    (759,451 )     (1,460,218 )
                 
Net income (loss)
  $ (1,326,967 )   $ 934,237  
                 
Reconciliation of net income (loss) to income applicable to common shareholders:
               
Net income (loss)
  $ (1,326,967 )   $ 934,237  
Preferred stock dividends
    (25,108 )     (25,108 )
Income (loss) applicable to common stockholders
  $ (1,352,075 )   $ 909,129  
                 
Income (loss) per common share
               
Basic
  $ (0.08 )   $ 0.05  
Diluted
  $ (0.08 )   $ (0.04 )
                 
Weighted average shares:
               
Basic
    16,634,610       16,779,762  
Diluted
    16,634,610       55,453,783  

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
 
F-5

 
LATTICE INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

   
Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Cash flow from operating activities:
           
Net Income (loss)
  $ (1,326,967 )   $ 934,237  
                 
Adjustments to reconcile net income  to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
               
Derivative income
    (39,036 )     (3,147,958 )
Amortization of intangible assets
    1,196,992       1,488,228  
Impairment
    235,301       5,486,341  
Deferred income taxes
    (759,451 )     (1,460,218 )
Amortization of debt discount (effective method)
    -       -  
Amortization of deferred financing
    -       -  
Settlement of contingent liability-former RTI shareholders
    -       (970,150 )
Stock issued for services
    -       -  
Financing expenses paid in stock
    -       -  
Extinguishment (gain) loss
    -       (2,695,025 )
Noncontrolling interest
    (35,985 )     (21,319 )
Interest derivative
    -       -  
Share-based compensation
    513,816       308,096  
Depreciation
    40,797       22,000  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
(Increase) decrease in:
               
Accounts receivable
    397       279,054  
Inventories
    1,302       35,142  
Other current assets
    (13,631 )     182,713  
Other assets
    200       64,164  
Increase (decrease) in:
               
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    (12,223 )     (528,888 )
Customer advances
    79,954       -  
Total adjustments
    1,208,433       (957,820 )
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
    (118,534 )     (23,583 )
Cash Used in investing activities:
               
Purchase of equipment
    (284,460 )     (15,560 )
Net cash used for investing activities
    (284,460 )     (15,560 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Financing fees in connection with Barron financing and Revolving Line of Credit
    -       -  
Revolving credit facility (payments) borrowings, net
    (619,651 )     717,928  
Net  (Payments) borrowings on captial equipment lease
    94,297       -  
Loans paid Stockholders' & Officers
    (222,166 )     (85,570 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (747,520 )     632,358  
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (1,150,514 )     593,215  
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period
    1,363,130       769,915  
Cash and cash equivalents - end  of period
  $ 212,616     $ 1,363,130  
                 
Supplemental cash flow information
               
Interest paid in cash
  $ 223,258     $ 177,987  
Supplemental disclosures of Non-Cash Investing & Financing Activities
               
Preferred stock Series C
            5,200  
Additional paid in capital
    6,909       1,255,900  
Derivative liability
            (1,261,100 )
                 
Conversion of 271,001 preferred share into 967,853 of common     2,710          
Conversion of 271,001 preferred share into 967,853 of common     (9,679 )        

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

F-6


 
LATTICE INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHARHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE TWO YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009
 
           
 
   
 
       
Total Equity
Attributable to
   
Total Equity
Attributable to
 
   
Preferred Stock
   
Common Stock
    Additional Paid In      Retained Earnings    
Treasury Stock
   
Shareowners of
   
Noncontrolling
 
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
(Deficit)
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Lattice Incorporated
   
Interest
 
Stockholders' equity, December 31, 2007
    8,838,686     $ 88,387       16,842,428     $ 168,425     $ 36,854,901     $ (35,408,951 )     12,580     $ (397,833 )   $ 1,304,929       214,599  
                                                                                 
Net Income
                                            934,237                       934,237          
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
                                                                            (21,319 )
                                                                                 
Settlement with former RTI - return of Preferred Series B SHS
                                                    497840       (99,568 )     (99,568 )        
                                                                                 
Settlement with former RTI - return of Common SHS
                                                    290,407       (60,695 )     (60,695 )        
                                                                                 
Share-based compensation
                                    308,096                               308,096          
                                                                                 
Barron Exchange
    520,000       5,200                       1,255,900       -                       1,261,100          
                                                                                 
Dividends - Series B Preferred (1000000 less 497840)
                                            (25,108 )                     (25,108 )        
                                                                                 
Stockholders' equity, December 31, 2008
    9,358,686       93,587       16,842,428       168,425       38,418,897       (34,499,822 )     800,827       (558,096 )     3,622,991       193,280  
                                                                                 
Net Loss
                                            (1,326,967 )                     (1,326,967 )        
Net loss attributable o noncontrolling interest
                                                                            (35,985 )
Share-based compensation
                                    513,816                               513,816          
                                                                                 
Conversions of Series "A" Preferred Stock
    (271,001 )     (2,710 )     967,853       9,679       (6,969 )     -                       (0 )        
                                                                                 
Dividends - Series B Preferred (1000000 less 497840)
                                            (25,108 )                     (25,108 )        
                                                                                 
Stockholders' equity, December 31, 2009
    9,087,685     $ 90,877       17,810,281     $ 178,104     $ 38,925,744     $ (35,851,897 )     800,827     $ (558,096 )   $ 2,784,732     $ 157,295  
 
F-7

LATTICE INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

Note 1- Organization and summary of significant accounting policies:

a)      Organization

 
Lattice Incorporated (the "Company") was incorporated in the State of Delaware May 1973 and commenced operations in July 1977. The Company began as a provider of specialized solutions to the telecom industry. Throughout its history Lattice has adapted to the changes in this industry by reinventing itself to be more responsive and open to the dynamic pace of change experienced in the broader converged communications industry of today. Currently Lattice provides advanced solutions for several vertical markets. The greatest change in operations is in the shift from being a component manufacturer to a solution provider focused on developing applications through software on its core platform technology. To further its strategy of becoming a solutions provider, the Company acquired a majority interest in “SMEI” in February 2005. In September 2006 the Company purchased all of the issued and outstanding shares of the common stock of Ricciardi Technologies Inc. (“RTI”) (Now Lattice Government Services Inc. “LGS”). LGS was founded in 1992 and provides software consulting and development services for the command and control of biological sensors and other Department of Defense requirements to United States federal governmental agencies either directly or through prime contractors of such governmental agencies. LGS’s proprietary products include SensorView, which provides clients with the capability to command, control and monitor multiple distributed chemical, biological, nuclear, explosive and hazardous material sensors. With the SMEI and the LGS acquisitions, approximately 90% of the Company’s revenues are derived from solution services.  In December 2009 we changed RTI’s name to Lattice Government Services Inc.  In January 2007, we changed our name from Science Dynamics Corporation to Lattice Incorporated.

b)      Basis of Presentation

At December 31, 2009 the Company has a working capital deficiency of $1,324,524 including non-cash derivative liabilities of $161,570.  During 2009 the Company had a loss from operations of $1,924,351 of which $235,301 was in impairment charge on intangibles, the balance of the loss was $1,689,050. This condition raises substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon management’s continuing and successful execution on its business plan to achieve profitability and to raise additional working capital through debt and equity. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty. 

The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).
 
c)      Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements included the accounts of the Company and all of its subsidiaries in which a controlling interest is maintained. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. For those consolidated subsidiaries where Company ownership is less than 100%, the outside stockholders' interests are shown as non-controlling interest.
 
 
F-8

 

d)      Use of Estimates
 
The preparation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (US GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates form the basis for judgments made about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Estimates and judgments are based on historical experience and on various other assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable under the circumstances. However, future events are subject to change and the best estimates and judgments routinely require adjustment. US GAAP requires estimates and judgments in several areas, including those related to impairment of goodwill and equity investments, revenue recognition, recoverability of inventory and receivables, the useful lives long lived assets such as property and equipment, the future realization of deferred income tax benefits and the recording of various accruals. The ultimate outcome and actual results could differ from the estimates and assumptions used.  

 
e)     Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

f)      Fair Value Disclosures

Management believes that the carrying values of financial instruments, including, cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities approximate fair value as a result of the short-term maturities of these instruments. As discussed in Note 1(m), below, derivative financial instruments are carried at fair value.

g)     Cash

 
The Company maintains its cash balances with various financial institutions. Balance at various times during the year may at time exceed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation limits.

h)     Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined on a first-in, first-out basis.

i)      Income Taxes

The Company is subject to U.S. Federal and various state income taxes.  The statue of limitations for assessment by the Internal Revenue Service “IRS” and state tax authorities is open for tax years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008, although carry-forward attributes that were generated prior to tax year 2006, including net operating loss carry-forwards and tax credits, may still be adjusted upon examination by the IRS or state tax authorities if they either have been or will be used in future period.

Deferred income tax balances reflect the effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases and are state at enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when taxes are actually paid or recovered.  At December 31, 2009, deferred tax liabilities were $        .

ASC 740, Accounting for Income taxes (“ASC 740”), requires that deferred tax assets be evaluated for future realization and reduced by a valuation allowance to the extent we believe a portion more likely than not will not be realized.  We consider many factors when assessing the likelihood of future realization of our deferred tax assets, including our recent cumulative earnings experience and expectations of future taxable income by taxing jurisdictions, the carry-forward periods available to us for tax reporting purposes and other relevant factors.

F-9

 
Effective January 1, 2007, we adopted the provisions of FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 740, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. ASC 740 Clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized the Company’s financial statements.  The Standard prescribes a recognition and measurement method for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.  The standard also provides guidance on recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.  We consider many factors when evaluating and estimating our tax positions and tax benefits, which may require periodic adjustments and which may not accurately forecast actual outcomes.

Based on a review of our tax positions, the Company was not required to record a liability for unrecognized tax benefits as a result of adopting ASC 740 on January 1, 2007. Further, there has been no change during the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008.  Accordingly, we have not accrued any interest and penalties through December 31, 2009.


Revenue is recognized when all significant contractual obligations have been satisfied and collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured. Revenue from product sales is recognized when the goods are shipped and title passes to the customer.

The company applies the guidance of SOP-97-2 with regards to its software products sold. Under this guidance, the Company determined that its product sales do not contain multiple deliverables for an extended period beyond delivery where bifurcation of multiple elements is necessary. The software is embedded in the products sold and shipped. Revenue is recognized upon delivery, installation and acceptance by the customer. PCS (post-contract support) and upgrades are billed separately and when rendered or delivered and not contained in the original arrangement with the customer. Installation services are included with the original customer arrangement but are rendered at the time of delivery of the product and invoicing.
 
In our Government Services segment, our revenues are derived from IT and business process outsourcing services under cost-plus, time-and-material, and fixed-price contracts, which may extend up to 5 years. Under our fixed-price contracts, revenues are generally recorded as delivery is made. For time-and-material contracts, revenues are computed by multiplying the number of direct labor-hours expended in the performance of the contract by the contract billing rates and adding other billable direct costs. Under cost-plus contracts, revenues are recognized as costs are incurred and include an estimate of applicable fees earned. Services provided over the term of these arrangements may include, network engineering, architectural guidance, database management, expert programming and functional area expert analysis   Revenue is generally recognized when the service is provided and the amount earned is not contingent upon any further event.
 
Our fixed price contracts are primarily based on unit pricing (labor hours) or level of effort. The Company recognizes revenue for the number of units delivered in any given fiscal period. Accordingly, these contracts do not fall within the scope of SOP 81-1, Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production-Type Contracts, where revenue is recognized on the percentage-of-completion method using costs incurred in relation to total estimated costs.

Under cost reimbursable contracts, the Company is reimbursed for allowable costs, and paid a fee, which may be fixed or performance-based. Revenues on cost reimbursable contracts are recognized as costs are incurred plus an estimate of applicable fees earned. The Company considers fixed fees under cost reimbursable contracts to be earned in proportion of the allowable costs incurred in performance of the contract. For cost reimbursable contracts that include performance based fee incentives, the Company recognizes the relevant portion of the expected fee to be awarded by the customer at the time such fee can be reasonably estimated, based on factors such as the Company’s prior award experience and communications with the customer regarding performance.
 
 
F-10

 
 
The allow ability of certain costs under government contracts is subject to audit by the government.  Certain indirect costs are charged to contracts using provisional or estimated indirect rates, which are subject to later revision based on government audits of those costs.  Management is of the opinion that costs subsequently disallowed, if any, would not be significant.


The Company adopted the provisions of ASC Topic 718, Share-Based Payment (“ASC 718”), beginning January 1, 2006, using the modified prospective transition method.  ASC 718 requires the Company to measure the cost of employee services in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award and to recognize cost over the requisite service period.  Under the modified prospective transition method, financial statements for periods prior to the date of adoption are not adjusted for the change in accounting.  However, compensation expense is recognized for (a) all share-based payments granted after the effective date under ASC 718, and (b) all awards granted under ASC 718 to employees prior to the effective date that remain unvested on the effective date.  The Company recognizes compensation expense on fixed awards with pro rata vesting on a straight-line basis over the service period.
 
For purposes of estimating fair value of stock options, we use the Black-Scholes-Merton valuation technique. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, there was approximately $699,708 and $1,150,337 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share-based compensation awards granted under the equity compensation plans which does not include the effect of future grants of equity compensation, if any. The $699,708 will be amortized over the weighted average remaining service period.

l)      Depreciation, amortization and long-lived assets:

Long-lived assets include:

Property, plant and equipment - These assets are recorded at original cost. The Company depreciates the cost evenly over the assets' estimated useful lives. For tax purposes, accelerated depreciation methods are used as allowed by tax laws.

Goodwill- Goodwill represents the difference between the purchase price of an acquired business and the fair value of the net assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is not amortized. The Company tests goodwill for impairment annually ( or in interim periods if events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying amount may not be recoverable) by comparing the fair value of each reporting unit, as measured by discounted cash flows, to the carrying value to determine if there is an indication that potential impairment may exist. Absent an indication of fair value from a potential buyer or similar specific transactions, the Company believes that the use of this income approach method provides reasonable estimates of the reporting unit’s fair value. Fair value computed by this method is arrived at using a number of factors, including projected future operating results, economic projections and anticipated future cash flows. The Company reviews its assumptions each time goodwill is tested for impairment and makes appropriate adjustments, if any, based on facts and circumstances available at that time. There are inherent uncertainties, however, related to these factors and to management’s judgment in applying them to this analysis. Nonetheless, management believes that this method provides a reasonable approach to estimate the fair value of the Company’s reporting units.

The income approach, which is used for the goodwill impairment testing, is based on projected future debt-free cash flow that is discounted to present value using factors that consider the timing and risk of the future cash flows. Management believes that this approach is appropriate because it provides a fair value estimate based upon the reporting unit's expected long-term operating and cash flow performance. This approach also mitigates most of the impact of cyclical downturns that occur in the reporting unit's industry. The income approach is based on a reporting unit's five year projection of operating results and cash flows that is discounted using a build up approach. The projection is based upon management's best estimates of projected economic and market conditions over the related period including growth rates, estimates of future expected changes in operating margins and cash expenditures. Other significant estimates and assumptions include terminal value growth rates, future capital expenditures and changes in future working capital requirements based on management projections.
 
F-11

 
Identifiable intangible assets - The Company amortizes the cost of other intangibles over their useful lives unless such lives are deemed indefinite. Amortizable intangible assets are tested for impairment based on undiscounted cash flows and, if impaired, written down to fair value based on either discounted cash flows or appraised values. Intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized; however, they are tested annually for impairment and written down to fair value as required.

At least annually, The Company reviews all long-lived assets for impairment. When necessary, charges are recorded for impairments of long-lived assets for the amount by which the fair value is less than the carrying value of these assets.

m)    Fair Value of Financial Instruments 

 
In accordance with FASB ASC 820, fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the “exit price”) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

In determining fair value, the Company uses various valuation approaches.  In accordance with GAAP, a fair value hierarchy for inputs is used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available.  Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Fund.  Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the inputs market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.  The fair value hierarchy is categorized into three levels based on the inputs as follows:

 
·
Level 1 — inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

 
·
Level 2 — inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the assets or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instruments.

 
 ·
Level 3 — inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value.

As of December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the derivative liabilities amounted to$161,570 and $200,606.  In accordance with the accounting standards the Company determined that the carrying value of these derivatives approximated the fair value using the level 1 inputs.


Derivative financial instruments, as defined in Financial Accounting Standard, consist of financial instruments or other contracts that contain a notional amount and one or more underlying (e.g. interest rate, security price or other variable), require no initial net investment and permit net settlement. Derivative financial instruments may be free-standing or embedded in other financial instruments. Further, derivative financial instruments are initially, and subsequently, measured at fair value and recorded as liabilities or, in rare instances, assets. The Company generally does not use derivative financial instruments to hedge exposures to cash-flow, market or foreign-currency risks. However, the Company has entered into various types of financing arrangements to fund its business capital requirements, including convertible debt and other financial instruments indexed to the Company’s own stock. These contracts require careful evaluation to determine whether derivative features embedded in host contracts require bifurcation and fair value measurement or, in the case of freestanding derivatives (principally warrants) whether certain conditions for equity classification have been achieved. In instances where derivative financial instruments require liability classification, the Company is required to initially and subsequently measure such instruments at fair value. Accordingly, the Company adjusts the fair value of these derivative components at each reporting period through a charge to income until such time as the instruments acquire classification in stockholders’ equity. See Note 10 for additional information.

F-12

 
As previously stated, derivative financial instruments are initially recorded at fair value and subsequently adjusted to fair value at the close of each reporting period. The Company estimates fair values of derivative financial instruments using various techniques (and combinations thereof) that are considered to be consistent with the objective measuring fair values. In selecting the appropriate technique, management considers, among other factors, the nature of the instrument, the market risks that it embodies and the expected means of settlement. For less complex derivative instruments, such as free-standing warrants, the Company generally uses the Black-Scholes-Merton option valuation technique because it embodies all of the requisite assumptions (including trading volatility, dividend yield, estimated terms and risk free rates) necessary to fair value these instruments. For complex derivative instruments, such as embedded conversion options, the Company generally uses the Flexible Monte Carlo valuation technique because it embodies all of the requisite assumptions (including credit risk, interest-rate risk and exercise/conversion behaviors) that are necessary to fair value these more complex instruments. For forward contracts that contingently require net-cash settlement as the principal means of settlement, the Company projects and discounts future cash flows applying probability-weightage to multiple possible outcomes. Estimating fair values of derivative financial instruments requires the development of significant and subjective estimates that may, and are likely to, change over the duration of the instrument with related changes in internal and external market factors. In addition, option-based techniques are highly volatile and sensitive to changes in the trading market price of our common stock, which has a high-historical volatility. Since derivative financial instruments are initially and subsequently carried at fair values, our income (loss) will reflect the volatility in these estimate and assumption changes.

o)     Segment Reporting

FASB ASC 280-10-50, “Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information” requires use of the “management approach” model for segment reporting.  The management approach model is based on the way a company’s management organizes segments within the company for making operating decisions and assessing performance.  Reportable segments are based on products and services, geography, legal structure, management structure, or any other manner in which management disaggregates a company.  The Company operates in one segment during the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008.

p)     Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share:

The Company calculates income (loss) per common share in accordance with Statements on Financial Accounting Standards ASC Topic 260, Earnings Per Share (“ASC 260”). Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share is computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Common share equivalents (which consist of options and warrants) are excluded from the computation of diluted loss per share since the effect would be anti-dilutive. Common share equivalents which could potentially dilute basic earnings per share in the future, and which were excluded from the computation of diluted loss per share, totaled approximately 83 million shares and 55 million shares at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

q) Recent accounting pronouncements

ASU No. 2009-05, Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value codified in “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820) Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value” -   In August 2009, this ASU provides amendments for fair value measurements of liabilities. It provides clarification that in   circumstances in which a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability is not available, a reporting entity is   required to measure fair value using one or more techniques. ASU 2009-05 also clarifies that when estimating a fair value of a   liability, a reporting entity is not required to include a separate input or adjustment to other inputs relating to the existence of a   restriction that prevents the transfer of the liability. ASU 2009-05 is effective for the first reporting period (including interim periods)   beginning after issuance or fourth quarter 2009. ASU 2009-05 did not have a material effect on our financial condition,   results of operations, and disclosures.

F-13

 
ASU 2009-01 (formerly SFAS No. 168), Topic 105 Generally Accepted Accounting Principles - FASB Accounting Standards   Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles - ASU 2009-01 establishes the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (Codification) as the single source of authoritative U.S.   generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Rules and   interpretive releases of the SEC under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative U.S. GAAP for SEC   registrants. ASU 2009-01 was effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15,   2009. The Company has made the appropriate changes to GAAP references in our financial statements.

FASB ASC 810-10 (formerly SFAS No. 167), Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R) - In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS   167 which amends the consolidation guidance applicable to variable interest entities. The amendments to the consolidation guidance   affect all entities currently within the scope of FIN 46(R), as well as qualifying special-purpose entities (QSPEs) that are currently   excluded from the scope of FIN 46(R). SFAS 167 is effective as of the beginning of the first annual reporting period that begins after   November 15, 2009.  ASC 810-10 did not have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and disclosures.

FASB issued ASC Topic 810, Noncontrolling Interest in Consolidated Financial Statements (“ASC 810). ASC 810 issued new accounting and disclosure guidance related to noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries (previously referred to as “minority interests”), which resulted in a change in our accounting policy effective January 1, 2009. Among other things, the new guidance requires that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary be accounted for as a component of equity separate from the parent’s equity, rather than as a liability.  The new guidance is being applied prospectively, except for the presentation and disclosure requirements, which have been applied retrospectively.  The adoption of this new accounting policy did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 855 (formerly Statement No. 165), Subsequent Events - In May 2009, the FASB issued ASC 855 which establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or available to be issued. ASC 855 was effective for interim or annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company adopted the provisions of ASC 855 and this change is reflected in Note 18.
 
Note 2- Settlement with former RTI Shareholders:

In June 2008, the Company filed suit in New Jersey Superior Court against Michael Ricciardi and Marie Ricciardi, former shareholders of Ricciardi Technologies, Inc. (“RTI”), along with the Domenix Corporation, a company owned by Marie Ricciardi and operated by her and Michael Riccardi. The defendants removed the case to the United States District Court for the district of New Jersey, where it was pending under the caption,  Lattice, Inc. v.Marie Ricciardi, et al.,  Civil Action No. 08 cv 3208 (the “New Jersey Action”). The New Jersey Action sought to enforce the restrictive covenant contained in the September 12, 2006 Stock Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”), pursuant to which the Company purchased RTI from,  inter alia,  the Ricciardis. The restrictive covenant prohibited the former owners of RTI from (a) competing, directly or indirectly against Lattice and RTI and/or (b) soliciting employees or others engaged by RTI for a period of three years from the date of the SPA. The Company sought a preliminary injunction to prevent Marie Ricciardi, acting in concert with her husband and through Domenix, from continuing to breach the restrictive covenant and damages in an as yet undetermined amount for damages resulting from the breach. A hearing on Lattice’s motion for preliminary injunction occurred on August 7, 2008.

Michael Ricciardi also filed a suit against the Company in June, 2008, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia under the caption  Michael Ricciardi v. Lattice, Inc., Civil Action No. 1:08-cv-519 (the “Virginia Action”) In the Virginia Action, Michael Ricciardi (a) disputes the Company’s claim (the “Indemnity Claim”) that it is entitled to be paid approximately $308,000, plus fees and costs, from the escrow created pursuant to the SPA to cover its indemnifiable losses (a defined term under the SPA), claiming instead that the entire escrow should be dispersed to him as the representative of the RTI shareholders, as provided for in the SPA, and (b) asserts that a contingent $1.5 million Earn Out Payment (as such term is defined in the SPA) provided for in the SPA is due and payable by the Company to the former shareholders of RTI.

F-14

 
In September 2008, the Company and former RTI shareholders signed a settlement agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”) whereby $150,000 of the amount held in escrow pursuant to the SPA will be returned to the Company.  In October 2008 we received the funds. In addition, pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, Michael Ricciardi and Marie Ricciardi agreed to return 497,840 shares of the Company’s preferred stock and 290,407 shares of the Company’s common stock. Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, the Company agreed to pay the former shareholders of RTI the aggregate sum of $750,000 as settlement of the Earn Out Payment, which amount shall be paid over the next twenty-four months, consisting of interest only for the first twelve months and then twelve monthly installments of $62,500 plus interest. Accordingly, the Company has reduced its recorded reserve from $1.5 million and recognized $750,000 as other income. In addition, the Company recorded income for the year ended December 31, 2008 from the settlement in the amount of $970,000, net of $150,000 in legal fees.

Note 3- Segment reporting

Management views its business as one reportable segment: Government services. The Company evaluates performance based on profit or loss before intercompany charges.
 
   
Year Ended
 
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Revenues:
           
Goverment Services
  $ 14,483,165     $ 15,149,944  
Corporate and other
    1,112,268       1,118,537  
                 
Total Consolidated Revenues
  $ 15,595,433     $ 16,268,481  
                 
Gross Profit:
               
Government Services
  $ 4,591,770     $ 4,332,219  
Corporate and other
    647,803       690,778  
Total Consolidated
  $ 5,239,573     $ 5,022,997  
                 
Total Assets:
               
Goverment Services
  $ 8,270,589     $ 10,127,333  
Corporate and Other
    560,980       962,882  
Total Consolidated Assets
  $ 8,831,569     $ 11,090,215  
 
Note 4 -Accounts Receivable

The Company evaluates its accounts receivable on a customer-by-customer basis and has determined that no allowance for doubtful accounts is necessary at December 31, 2009 and 2008.

F-15

 
Note 5 -Property and Equipment  

A summary of the major components of property and equipment is as follows:

   
December
31, 2009
   
December
31, 2008
 
             
Computers, fixtures and equipment
  $ 1,958,612     $ 1,674,152  
Less : accumulated depreciation
    (1,693,859 )     (1,653,062 )
                 
Total
  $ 264,753     $ 21,090  

Depreciation expense for December 31, 2009 and 2008 was $40,797 and $22,000, respectively.
 
Note 6 - Notes payable

Notes payable consists of the following as:
 
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Bank line-of-credit (a)
  $ 838,231     $ 1,458,183  
Note Payble – former RTI owners (b)
    562,500       750,000  
Notes payable to Stockholders/director (c )
    197,180       224,430  
Capital lease payable (d)
    94,297       -  
Total notes payable
    1,692,208       2,432,613  
Less current maturities
    (1,503,742 )     (1,766,098 )
Long-term debt
  $ 188,466     $ 666,515  

 
(a) Bank Line-of-Credit
 
On March 7, 2008, Lattice Incorporated (the “Company”) entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with the Private Bank of Peninsula (“Private Bank”) pursuant to which Private Bank agreed to extend a line of credit of up to $4.0 million to the Company. Pursuant to the Loan Agreement, the Company can request advances on the line-of-credit, which in the aggregate cannot exceed 85% of the Company’s eligible accounts receivable. The line-of-credit bears interest at 3% above the Prime Rate (11.25% at December 31, 2008 since the Company defaulted September 30, 2008). The outstanding balance at December 31, 2008 was $1,458,182. Pursuant to the Loan Agreement, the Company is required to maintain certain financial covenants including a minimum current ration of 0.75:1.00 and a minimum EBITDA of $200,000. As of December 31, 2008, the Company was not in compliance with the minimum EBITDA requirement which constitutes a default on the line of credit. As a result of the default and in accordance with the Loan Agreement, the interest rate on the line of credit was  increased by 5%. In addition, Private Bank is entitled to declare all amounts due under the Loan Agreement to be immediately due and payable, which as of December 31, 2008 amount to $1,458,182. Private Bank has ceased advancing money or extending credit to the Company.  Private Bank also has a right of set-off for any and all balances and deposits of the Company held by Private Bank. Further, Private Bank has the right to foreclose on the collateral, which includes all personal property of the Company. The line of credit with Private bank matured February 29, 2009.

F-16

 
On July 17, 2009, the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ricciardi Technologies, Inc. (“RTI”), entered into a Financing and Security Agreement (the “Action Agreement”) with Action Capital Corporation (“Action Capital”). 
Pursuant to the terms of the Action Agreement, Action Capital agreed to provide the Company with advances of up to 90% of the net amount of certain acceptable account receivables of the Company (the “Acceptable Accounts”).  The maximum amount eligible to be advanced to the Company by Action Capital under the Action Agreement is $3,000,000.  The Company will pay Action Capital interest on the advances outstanding under the Action Agreement equal to the prime rate of Wachovia Bank, N.A. in effect on the last business day of the prior month plus 1%.  In addition, the Company will pay a monthly fee to Action Capital equal to 0.75% of the total outstanding balance at the end of each month.
 
In addition, pursuant to the Action Agreement, the Company granted Action Capital a security interest in certain assets of the Company including all, accounts receivable, contract rights, rebates and books and records pertaining to the foregoing.
 
The outstanding balance owed on the line at December 31, 2009 was $838,231.
 
(b) Note Payable-Former RTI Owners

In accordance with the Settlement Agreement with Michael Ricciard as owner representative of the former RTI shareholders (as described in Note 2), the Company issued a 24 month promissory note to the former RTI shareholders payable at 10% interest only in the initial 12 months starting October 2008 and paying principal of $62,500 plus interest per month starting with the 13th month.  The balance at December 31, 2009 and 2008 was $562,500 and $750,000 respectively.

(c) Notes Payable Stockholders/Officers
 
The Company had a short-term loan payable to a former officer and stockholder of the Company totaling $8,000 at December 31, 2008. The note was paid in full at December 31, 2009.

The Company has a term note payable with a director of the Company totaling $197,180 and $216,430 at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively . The note bears interest at 21.5% per annum and is payable monthly at $ 9,368 with any residual balance maturing March 2011.  In February 2010 the Company renegotiated the terms of the note as follows:

Monthly principal payments:

$6,000 from February 1, 2010 to July 1, 2010
$9,869 from August 1, 2010 to December 1, 2010
$10,368 from January 1, 2011 to July 1, 2011
Balance due of $85,011 August 1, 2011
 

On June 30, 2008, the Company entered into an agreement with Barron Partners L.P., pursuant to which Barron Partners agreed to return their unregistered warrants to the Company for cancellation in exchange for 520,000 shares of newly issued Series C Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Exchange Agreement”). The following warrants were returned for cancellation pursuant to the Exchange Agreement:
 
 
-
Series A Warrants indexed to 10,544,868 shares of common stock which were originally issued in conjunction with the September 19, 2006 Barron financing
 
-
Series B Warrants indexed to 12,500,000 shares of common stock which were originally issued in conjunction with the September 19, 2006 Barron financing
 
F-17

 
 
-
Additional Warrants indexed to 1,900,000 shares of common stock which were originally issued in February 2007 as consideration for a waiver on overdue payments due to Barron Partners, L.P.

The Series A and B warrants did not meet all the conditions of EITF 00-19 for equity classification so they had been recorded as derivative liabilities since inception. The fair value of the Series A and B warrants on the transaction date was determined to be $3,868,535 using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Significant assumptions used in the Black Scholes model as of the date of the exchange included strike prices ranging from $0.275 to $0.25; a historical volatility factor of 106.49% based upon forward terms of instruments; a remaining term of 3.25 years; and a risk free rate of 2.91%

The Additional Warrants had achieved equity classification and they had been recorded in equity since inception. Their fair value at their inception (and thus their carrying value at the time of the exchange) was $1,031,130.

In accordance with the Share Exchange Agreement, on June 30, 2008, we designated 575,000 shares of our preferred stock as Series C Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series C Preferred”). The Series C Preferred has a par value of $0.01 and each share of preferred stock is convertible into 10 shares of common stock at any time, at the option of the holder. The conversion prices are subject to anti-dilution protection for (i) traditional capital restructurings, such as splits, stock dividends and reorganizations and (ii) sales or issuances of common shares or contracts to which common shares are indexed at less than the stated conversion prices. Holders of the Company’s Series C Preferred are not entitled to dividends and the Holder has no redemption privileges. In considering the application of good accounting practices, we identified those specific terms and features embedded in the contract that possess the characteristics of derivative financial instruments. Those features included the conversion option and buy-in and non-delivery puts. In evaluating the respective classification of these embedded derivatives, we are required to determine whether the host contract (the Series C Preferred) is more akin to a debt or equity instrument in regards to the risks. This determination is subjective. However, in complying with the good accounting practices we Determining the Nature of a Host Contract Related to a Hybrid Financial Instrument Issued in the Form of a Share we concluded, based upon the preponderance and weight of all terms, conditions and features of the host contracts, that the Series C Preferred was more akin to an equity instrument for purposes of considering the clear and close relation of the embedded feature to the host contract. Based upon this conclusion, we further concluded that (i) embedded features did not require derivative liability classification and (ii) certain Non-delivery and Buy-in puts which require the Company to make-whole the investor for market fluctuation losses in the event of non-delivery of conversion shares meet the requisite criteria of a derivative financial instrument and should be bifurcated. Since share delivery is in the Company’s option and they have enough authorized shares to settle their share-settleable debt, it was determined that the value of these puts was deminimus.
 
Note 9 - Goodwill and other intangible assets:

The table below presents amortizable intangible assets as of December 31, 2009 and 2008:

December 31, 2009
 
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
   
 
 
Accumulated
Amortization
   
 
 
Impairment
charge
   
 
Net
Carrying
Amount
   
Weighted
average
remaining
amortization
period
 
Amortizable intangible assets:
                             
Customer relationships
  $ 3,382,517     $ (1,998,343 )     (1,001,645 )   $ 382,529    
1 years
 
Know how and processes
    2,924,790       (1,810,676 )     (687,265 )     426,849    
2 years
 
Customer backlog
    1,388,355       (1,260,247 )           128,108    
.5 years
 
Customer lists
    279,717       (237,262 )     (2,486 )     39,969    
1 years
 
Employment contract
    165,000       (165,000 )                  
    $ 8,140,379     $ (5,471,528 )     (1,691,396 )   $ 977,455          
 
F-18

 
December 31, 2008
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
   
Accumulated
Amortization
   
Impairment
charge
   
Net
Carrying
Amount
   
Weighted
Average
amortization
period
 
Amortizable intangible assets:
                             
Customer relationships
  $ 3,382,517     $ (1,522,129 )   $ (1,001,645 )   $ 858,743    
2 years
 
Know how and processes
    2,924,790       (1,316,162 )     (451,964 )     1,156,664    
3 years
 
Customer backlog
    1,388,355       (1,089,430 )           298,925    
1.5 years
 
Customer lists
    279,717       (181,815 )     (2,486 )     95,416    
2 years
 
Employment contract
    165,000       (165,000 )                  
    $ 8,140,379     $ (4,274,536 )   $ (1,456,095 )   $ 2,409,748          

Total intangibles amortization expense was $1,196,992 and $1,488,228 for the year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Estimated annual intangibles amortization expense as of December 31, 2009 is as follows:

2010
  $ 631,429  
2011
    346,026  
         
Total
  $ 977,455  

In addition for other indefinite lived intangible assets, the impairment test consists of a comparison of the fair value of the intangible assets to their carrying amounts. Based on a discounted cash flow analysis, certain intangibles were determined to be impaired as the carrying value was greater than the expected cash flows from the assets. This analysis resulted in an impairment charge of $235,301 and $1,456,085 during the year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

The following is a description surrounding the circumstances over the intangible assets and related impairment charge:

 
·
Customer relationships and lists: The customer relationships are considered to have value when they represent an identifiable and predictable source of future cash flow to the reporting unit. The Company has established long term relationships with certain governmental agencies; however for relationships in place at the time of the acquisitions, there was a 49% decline in revenue from December 31, 2007 to December 31, 2008. The fair value of customer relationships and lists was calculated using the income approach and the fair value was less than the current carrying value. Thus, an impairment charge of $1,001,645 and $2,486 was made against customer relationships and lists, respectively for the period ended December 31, 2008.

 
·
Know-how and processes: The Company acquired certain frameworks, monitoring systems and know-how related to software and hardware design development, implementation and analysis. The Company’s know-how and processes were valued using the multi-period excess-earnings method, a form of the Income approach and the fair value represents the present value of the profit derived from the know-how and processes.  The fair value was less than the carrying value so an impairment charge of $235,301 and $451,964 was recognized for the period ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
 
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Good accounting practices requires that a goodwill impairment assessment be performed at the "reporting unit" level.   For purposes of this assessment a reporting unit is the operating segment, or a business one level below that operating segment (the component level) if discrete financial information is prepared and regularly reviewed by segment management. However, components are aggregated as a single reporting unit if they have similar economic characteristics.  As of December 31, 2009 and 2008, all goodwill was allocated to the Government Services Sector which was considered one reporting unit. The goodwill impairment test is applied using a two-step approach. In performing the first step, the Company calculated fair values of the reporting unit using an income approach. Under the income approach, the Company determines fair value based upon estimated future cash flows of the reporting unit which are then discounted to its present value using discount factors which consider the timing and risk of cash flows.  For the discount rate, we used a buildup approach which includes an assessment of the risk free interest rate, the rate of return expected from publically traded stocks, the Company’s size and industry and other Company specific risks.  Other significant assumptions used in the income approach include the terminal value growth rates, future capital expenditures and changes in future working capital requirements.  If the fair value of the reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, there is no impairment.  If the reporting unit’s carrying amount exceeds its fair value, then the second step must be completed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any.  In the second step, the implied fair value of the goodwill is estimated as the fair value of the reporting unit used in the first step less the fair values of all net tangible and intangible assets of the reporting unit other than goodwill.  If the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of goodwill, an impairment less is recognized in an amount equal to the excess.
Determining the fair value of a reporting unit is judgmental in nature and requires the use of significant estimates and assumptions including, but not limited to, revenue growth rates, future market conditions and strategic plans. The Company cannot predict the occurrence of certain events or changes in circumstances that might adversely affect the carrying value of goodwill. Such events may include, but are not limited to, the impact of the economic environment, a material negative change in relationships with significant customers; or strategic decisions made in response to economic and competitive conditions.

 
During the year ended December 31, 2008, as a result of a decline in customer contacts an impairment loss of $4,030,246 was measured by the excess of the carrying amount of goodwill over its implied fair value. As of December 31, 2009, we determined that the estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by approximately 9.5%; accordingly no further impairment charge was necessary.

A summary of the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the two years in the period ended December 31, 2009, is shown below:

  $ 7,629,632  
Goodwill impairment charges
    (4,030,246 )
Balance as of December 31, 2008
    3,599,386  
Goodwill impairment charges
     
Balance as of December 31, 2009
  $ 3,599,386  
 
Note 10 - Derivative financial instruments:

The balance sheet caption derivative liabilities consist of Warrants, issued in connection with the 2005 Laurus Financing Arrangement, the 2006 Omnibus Amendment and Waiver Agreement with Laurus, and the 2006 Barron Financing Arrangement. These derivative financial instruments are indexed to an aggregate of 4,313,465  shares of the Company’s common stock as of December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 and are carried at fair value. The following tabular presentations set forth information about the derivative instruments as December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008:

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December 31, 
2009
   
December 31,
2008
 
             
Derivative liabilities:
           
Warrant derivative
  $ ( 161,570 )   $ (200,606 )

The valuation of the derivative warrant liabilities is determined using a Black Scholes Merton Model. Freestanding derivative instruments, consisting of warrants and options that arose from the Laurus and Barron financing are valued using the Black-Scholes-Merton valuation methodology because that model embodies all of the relevant assumptions that address the features underlying these instruments. Significant assumptions used in the Black Scholes models as of December 31, 2009 included conversion or strike prices ranging from $0.10 - $1.10; historical volatility factors ranging from 122.18% - 127.84% based upon forward terms of instruments; terms-remaining term for all instruments; and a risk free rate ranging from 1.00% - 1.55%.
 
Note 11 – Earnings Per Share
 
   
Year Ended
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Numerator:
           
Net income available for common stockholders
  $ (1,352,075 )   $ 909,129  
Adjusted income on derivative warrants
    -       (3,147,958 )
Adjusted for dividends to convertible preferred stock
    25,108       25,108  
                 
Net income available for common stockholders adjusted
  $ (1,326,967 )   $ (2,213,721 )
                 
Denominator:
               
Weighed average shares used to compute basic EPS
    16,634,610       16,779,762  
Dilutive derivative warrants
    -       4,563,453  
Shares indexed to convertible preferred stock
    -       34,110,568  
                 
Weighted aerage shares used to compute diluted EPS
    16,634,610       55,453,783  
                 
    $ (0.08 )   $ (0.04 )
 
The above table includes only dilutive instruments and their effects on earnings per common share.
 
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Note 12- Dividends
 
The Company recorded dividends payable on the 520,160 shares of 5% Series B Preferred Stock for the period ended December 31, 2009 and 2008. Dividends cannot be paid as long as the Company has an outstanding balance of its revolving line of credit.
 
Note 13- Income Taxes  

The tax provision (benefit) for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 consists of the following:
 
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Current
    -       -  
Deferred
    (759,451 )     (1,460,218 )
                 
The components of the deferred tax assets (liability) as of:
               
                 
Net operating loss carry forward
    6,555,880     $ 6,555,805  
Stock base compensation
    174,704       -  
Executive compensation     68,000       -  
                 
Total Deferred tax Asset
    6,798,509       6,555,805  
Valuation allowance for Deferred tax asset
    6,798,509       6,555,805  
Deferred tax asset
    -       -  
                 
Deferred tax liability:
               
Intangible Assets
    441,014       1,086,979  
Sec 481c
    -       113,486  
                 
Net deferred tax long term
    441,014       1,200,465  
Net deferred tax
  $ 441,014     $ 1,200,465  
 
As of December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company generated a net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $14,000,000 available expiring 2010-2029.
 
 
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The provision for income taxes reported for the year ended December 31, 2009.
 
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Provision (benefit) for taxes using statutory rate
  $ (709,382 )   $ (178,834 )
state taxes, net of federal tax benefit
    (125,185 )     (31,559 )
Permanent differences:
               
None deductable expense
    75,116       (1,249,825 )
                 
Provision (Benefit) for income taxes
  $ (759,451 )   $ (1,460,218 )
 
The Company operates in multiple state tax jurisdictions.  Tax positions are evaluated and liabilities are established for uncertain tax positions that may be challenged by local authorities and may not be supportable under examination.  Tax positions and liabilities are established in accordance with applicable accounting guidance on uncertainty in income taxes in light of changing facts and circumstances.  Based on current available information, the Company believes that a reasonable estimate cannot be made if challenged and not sustained.  Accordingly no provision has been made for the period ended December 31, 2009.

Note 14- Commitments  

a)     Employment agreements

On March 24, 2009 the Company renewed its Executive Employment Agreement with Paul Burgess. Under the Executive Employment Agreement, Mr. Burgess is employed as our Chief Executive Officer for an initial term of three years. Thereafter, the Executive Employment Agreement shall automatically be extended for successive terms of one year each. Mr. Burgess will be paid a base salary of $250,000 per year under the Executive Employment Agreement Amendment. Mr. Burgess is also eligible for an incentive bonus of not less than 40% of his base salary based on achieving certain goals established annually by the Compensation Committee of the Board. As part of the agreement he will receive medical, vacation and profit sharing benefits consistent with our current policies. The agreement may be terminated by Mr. Burgess upon at least 60 days prior notice to us.

On March 24, 2009, the Company renewed its executive employment agreement with Joe Noto. Under the Executive Employment agreement, Mr. Noto is employed as our Chief Financial Officer for a term of three years, at an annual base salary of $175.000. Thereafter, the Executive Employment Agreement will shall be automatically extended for successive terms of one year each Mr. Noto is also eligible for an incentive bonus of not less than 40% of his base salary based on achieving certain goals established annually by the Compensation Committee of the Board. As part of the agreement he will receive medical, vacation and profit sharing benefits consistent with our current policies. The agreement may be terminated by Mr. Noto upon at least 60 days prior notice to us.
 
 
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b)     Operating Leases

 
The Company leases its office, sales and manufacturing facilities under non-cancelable operating leases with varying terms expiring in 2010. The leases generally provide that the Company pay the taxes, maintenance and insurance expenses related to the leased assets.

c)     Capital Lease Payable
 
On June 16, 2009 the Company entered an equipment lease financing agreement with Royal Bank America Leasing  to purchase approximately $130,000 in equipment for our communication services. The terms of which included monthly payments of $5,196 per month over 32 months and a  $1.00 buy-out at end of the lease term. As of September 30, 2009, the outstanding balance was $102,884.

 
Future minimum lease payments required under leases
   
Capital
   
Operating
 
   
Leases
   
Leases
 
2010
  $ 61,764     $ 304,019  
2011
    61,764     $ 17,538  
2012
            13,614  
Total minimum lease payments
  $ 123,528     $ 335,171  
Less amounts representing interest
    (29,232 )        
Present value of net minimum lease payments
    94,296          
Less current obligations
    (40,800 )        
Long-Term obligations
    135,096          
 
Total rent expense for was $384,931 and $372,997 for the year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 respectively.
Property under capital leases are included in equipment  $110,907 less accumulated depreciation of $11,091.
 
d)     Legal
 
From time to time, lawsuits are threatened or filed against us in the ordinary course of business. Such lawsuits typically involve claims from customers, former or current employees, and vendors related to issues common to our industry. A number of such claims may exist at any given time. Although there can be no assurance as to the ultimate disposition of these matters, it is our management's opinion, based upon the information available at this time, that the expected outcome of these matters, individually and in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on the results of operations, liquidity or financial condition of our company. There were no liabilities of this type at December 31, 2009 and 2008.
 
Note 15-Share-Based Payments

 a)     2002 Employee Stock Option Plan
 
On November 6, 2002 the stockholders approved the adoption of The Company's 2002 Employee Stock Option Plan. Under the Plan, options may be granted which are intended to qualify as Incentive Stock Options ("ISOs") under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code") or which are not ("Non-ISOs") intended to qualify as Incentive Stock Options thereunder. The maximum number of options made available for issuance under the Plan are two million (2,000,000) options. The options may be granted to officers, directors, employees or consultants of the Company and its subsidiaries at not less than 100% of the fair market value of the date on which options are granted. The term of each Option granted under the Plan shall be contained in a stock option agreement between the Optionee and the Company.

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b)      2008 Employee Stock Option Plan

The Company’s board of directors approved the adoption of the Company’s 2008 Incentive Stock Option Plan.. The maximum number of shares available for issuance under the Plan is 10,000,000. The options may be granted to officers, directors, employees or consultants of the Company and its subsidiaries at not less than 100% of the fair market value of the date on which options are granted. The term of each Option granted under the Plan shall be contained in a stock option agreement between the optionee and the Company.

The board approved the issuance of options to purchase an aggregate of 400,000 and 6,309,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to various officers and directors of the company during December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

The Company recorded stock base compensation expense of $513,816 and $308,096 for the year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively under both plans.

c)      Modification of Employee Options

In  July 2009, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the re-pricing of outstanding employee options to current market. Under the modification, outstanding options  were re-priced at current market ( $0.08 per share ) and extend the vesting period an additional year.  The Company currently has 7,548,500 employee options outstanding  under its 2002 and 2008 stock options plans ranging in strike price from $0.33 to $1.80. The Company will record additional stock base compensation expense of  $25,365 over the remaining vesting period.   
 
The weighted-average fair value per share of the options granted during 2009 and 2008 was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model; the following assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of the options at grant date based on the following:
 
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Risk-Free interest rate
    2.91 %     2.91 %
Expected dividend yield
    -       -  
Expected stock price volatility
    106.49 %     106.49 %
Weighted average contractual life
 
8 years
   
10 years
 
                 
Weighted average fair value of options granted
  $ .08     $ .30  
 
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Number
   
Number
   
Weighted
 
   
of Options
   
of Options
   
Average
 
   
Available
   
Outstanding
   
Exercise Price
 
                   
Balance January 1, 2008
    467,000       1,372,000     $ 1.00  
                         
2008 Plan
    10,000,000                  
Options granted under Plan in 2008
    (6,309,000 )     6,309,000       0.33  
                         
Balance December 31, 2008
    4,158,000       7,681,000     $ 0.45  
                         
Options granted under plan in 2009
    (400,000 )     400,000       0.08  
Options cancelled
            (532,500 )        
Balance December 31, 2009
    3,758,000       7,548,500     $ 0.08  
 
d)     Employee Stock Purchase Plan

In 2002 the Company established an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Plan is to provide eligible Employees of the Company and its Designated Subsidiaries with an opportunity to purchase Common Stock of the Company through accumulated payroll deductions and to enhance such Employees' sense of participation in the affairs of the Company and its Designated Subsidiaries. It is the intention of the Company to have the Plan qualify as an "Employee Stock Purchase Plan" under Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The provisions of the Plan, accordingly, shall be construed so as to extend and limit participation in a manner consistent with the requirements of that section of the Code. The maximum number of shares of the Company's Common Stock which shall be made available for sale under the Plan shall be two million (2,000,000) shares. There are no shares issued under the plan in 2009 or 2008.
 
Note 16- Benefit Plan

The Company has 401K plan which covers all eligible employees. The Company matches 5% of employee contributions. Pension expense for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 was $118,815 and $92,192, respectively.
 
Note 17-Major Customers and Concentrations

With the LGS acquisition in September 2006 and the SMEI acquisition closed in February 2005, our primary "end-user" customer is the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) which accounted for approximately 93% of our total revenues for December 31,  2009 and 2008 respectively.
 
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The Company has two contract under SPAWAR that accounts for   80%  and  69 %  of its sales in 2009 and 2008 respectively.  Account receivable for these contracts totaled $1,904,262 and $1,822,012   at December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 respectively.
 
Note 18-Subsequent events

For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company has evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and disclosure from January 1, 2010 date of filing the financial statements with the SEC.

On January 4, 2010 the Company entered into a Patent Licensing agreement supporting its communication services products.  In conjunction with the agreements Lattice agreed to pay  $1,300,000 as follows;  $50,000 on the first of each month starting on January 1, 2010 and ending June 1, 2010 and a lump sum payment due of $1,000,000  on June 30, 2010.

From January 2010 through the date of the filing Barrons Converted 1,437,015 Series A Preferred  into 22,639,450 of common stock.

In  2010 the LGS (formally “RTI”)  note holders sold their interest to a third party, at which time the Company renegotiated the terms of the note  to pay interest only pay interest only for 18 months with a balloon payment August 19, 2012.  The holder has a call option on the principal balance of $531,000 after twelve months from the effective date upon written notification 45 days in advance.

In February 2010, the Company received cash proceeds of $250,000 from Barron Partners LP in exchange for the issuance of 1,400,011 shares of Series A Preferred Stock and the return and cancellation of 1,955,000 “A” warrants.  The series A preferred is convertible into 3.5714 shares of common.
 
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