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EX-32.1 - CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 - Spy Inc.ex32-1.htm
EX-31.2 - CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-14(A) OR 15D-14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 - Spy Inc.ex31-2.htm
EX-31.1 - CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-14(A) OR 15D-14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 - Spy Inc.ex31-1.htm


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q
 
[X]
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2015

OR
 
[   ]
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:  000-51071
 
 SPY INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
 
33-0580186
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
2070 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, CA
 
92011
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

(760) 804-8420
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 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 [   ]
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, 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 for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes [X]    No [   ]
 
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 definition 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 [   ]    No [X]

As of October 30, 2015, there were 13,501,634 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, issued and outstanding.

 
 
 



 

SPY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
FORM 10-Q
 
INDEX

 
 
 
Page
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2
 
 
2
 
 
3
 
 
4
 
 
5
 
 
 
 
 
15
 
27
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
28
 
28
 
28
 
28
 
28
 
28
 
 
 
 
 
29
 
 
Forward-Looking Statements
 
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements.  The words or phrases "would be," "will allow," "intends to," "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "estimate," "project," or similar expressions are intended to identify "forward-looking statements."  Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward looking statements as a result of a number of risks and uncertainties, including those risks factors contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 5, 2015, which Annual Report is incorporated herein by reference.  Statements made herein are as of the date of the filing of this Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission and should not be relied upon as of any subsequent date.  Unless otherwise required by applicable law, we do not undertake, and specifically disclaim any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrences, developments, unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statement.



ITEM 1.  Financial Statements

SPY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Thousands, except number of shares and per share amounts)
 
 
 
September 30,
 
 
December 31,
 
 
 
2015
 
 
2014
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash
 
$
241
 
 
$
351
 
Accounts receivable, net
 
 
5,571
 
 
 
7,171
 
Inventories, net
 
 
8,386
 
 
 
7,697
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
 
1,003
 
 
 
796
 
Total current assets
 
 
15,201
 
 
 
16,015
 
Property and equipment, net
 
 
629
 
 
 
509
 
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $830 and $818 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively
 
 
24
 
 
 
37
 
Other assets
 
 
6
 
 
 
44
 
Total assets
 
$
15,860
 
 
$
16,605
 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Lines of credit
 
$
6,463
 
 
$
6,775
 
Current portion of capital leases
 
 
16
 
 
 
73
 
Current portion of notes payable
 
 
24
 
 
 
16
 
Accounts payable
 
 
2,397
 
 
 
1,216
 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
 
 
3,812
 
 
 
3,910
 
Total current liabilities
 
 
12,712
 
 
 
11,990
 
Capital leases, less current portion
 
 
 
 
 
22
 
Notes payable, less current portion
 
 
55
 
 
 
 
Notes payable to stockholders
 
 
21,524
 
 
 
21,568
 
Total liabilities
 
 
34,291
 
 
 
33,580
 
Commitments and Contingencies
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Stockholders’ deficit
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Preferred stock: par value $0.0001; 5,000,000 authorized; none issued
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock: par value $0.0001; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 13,466,339 and 13,392,293 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively
 
 
1
 
 
 
1
 
Additional paid-in capital
 
 
46,339
 
 
 
46,043
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
 
 
413
 
 
 
450
 
Accumulated deficit
 
 
(65,184
)
 
 
(63,469
)
Total stockholders’ deficit
 
 
(18,431
)
 
 
(16,975
)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit
 
$
15,860
 
 
$
16,605
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.



SPY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(Thousands, except per share amounts)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
 
2015
 
 
2014
 
 
2015
 
 
2014
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
Net sales
 
$
9,370
 
 
$
10,977
 
 
$
26,622
 
 
$
28,353
 
Cost of sales
 
 
5,273
 
 
 
5,579
 
 
 
13,500
 
 
 
13,632
 
Gross profit
 
 
4,097
 
 
 
5,398
 
 
 
13,122
 
 
 
14,721
 
Operating expenses:
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
Sales and marketing
 
 
2,515
 
 
 
3,071
 
 
 
8,344
 
 
 
8,717
 
General and administrative
 
 
1,424
 
 
 
1,417
 
 
 
3,902
 
 
 
4,287
 
Shipping and warehousing
 
 
141
 
 
 
145
 
 
 
384
 
 
 
418
 
Research and development
 
 
139
 
 
 
172
 
 
 
464
 
 
 
521
 
Total operating expenses
 
 
4,219
 
 
 
4,805
 
 
 
13,094
 
 
 
13,943
 
Income (loss) from operations
 
 
(122
)
 
 
593
 
 
 
28
 
 
 
778
 
Other income (expense):
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
Interest expense
 
 
(501
)
 
 
(494
)
 
 
(1,479
)
 
 
(2,004
)
Foreign currency transaction gain (loss)
 
 
(165
)
 
 
(108
)
 
 
(264
)
 
 
(106
)
Other income (expense)
 
 
 
 
 
(10
)
 
 
2
 
 
 
(169
)
Total other expense
 
 
(666
)
 
 
(612
)
 
 
(1,741
)
 
 
(2,279
)
Loss before provision for income taxes
 
 
(788
)
 
 
(19
)
 
 
(1,713
)
 
 
(1,501
)
Income tax expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2
 
 
 
3
 
Net loss
 
$
(788
)
 
$
(19
)
 
$
(1,715
)
 
$
(1,504
)
 
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
Net loss per share of Common Stock — basic and diluted
 
$
(0.06
)
 
$
(0.00
)
 
$
(0.13
)
 
$
(0.11
)
 
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
Shares used in computing basic and diluted net loss per share
 
 
13,466
 
 
 
13,373
 
 
 
13,436
 
 
 
13,312
 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
Foreign currency translation adjustment
 
$
(67
)
 
$
(51
)
 
$
400
 
 
$
(238
)
Unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency exposure of net investment in foreign operations
 
 
71
 
 
 
9
 
 
 
(437
)
 
 
190
 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
4
 
 
 
(42
)
 
 
(37
)
 
 
(48
)
Comprehensive loss
 
$
(784
)
 
$
(61
)
 
$
(1,752
)
 
$
(1,552
)
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 
SPY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Thousands)

 
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
 
2015
 
 
2014
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
Operating Activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss
 
$
(1,715
)
 
$
(1,504
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
   
 
 
   
    Depreciation and amortization
 
 
249
 
 
 
203
 
    Share-based compensation
 
 
253
 
 
 
419
 
    Non-cash board of directors fees
 
 
45
 
 
 
62
 
    Provision for doubtful accounts
 
 
(7
)
 
 
34
 
    Gain on disposal of property or equipment
 
 
(51
)
 
 
(3
)
    Foreign currency transaction gain
 
 
(38
)
 
 
(48
)
    Loss on extinguishment of debt
 
 
 
 
 
155
 
    Amortization of debt discount and premium
 
 
(44
)
 
 
26
 
    Change in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
   
 
 
   
        Accounts receivable, net
 
 
1,606
 
 
 
(19
)
        Inventories, net
 
 
(689
)
 
 
(1,658
)
        Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
 
(207
)
 
 
(24
)
        Other assets
 
 
38
 
 
 
13
 
        Accounts payable
 
 
1,181
 
 
 
1,160
 
        Accrued expenses and other liabilities
 
 
(98
)
 
 
1,128
 
        Income taxes  receivable
 
 
 
 
 
3
 
            Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 
 
523
 
 
 
(53
)
                 
Investing Activities
 
 
   
 
 
   
    Purchases of property and equipment
 
 
(263
)
 
 
(174
)
    Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
 
 
 
 
 
16
 
            Net cash used in investing activities
 
 
(263
)
 
 
(158
)
                 
Financing Activities
 
 
   
 
 
   
    Line of credit, net
 
 
(312
)
 
 
371
 
    Principal payments on secured notes payable
 
 
(30
)
 
 
(10
)
    Principal payments on capital leases
 
 
(28
)
 
 
(57
)
    Proceeds from exercise of stock options
 
 
 
 
 
115
 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
 
 
(370
)
 
 
419
 
                 
Net (decrease) increase in cash
 
 
(110
)
 
 
208
 
                 
Cash at beginning of period
 
 
351
 
 
 
686
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
   
Cash at end of period
 
$
241
 
 
$
894
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
   
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
 
 
   
 
 
   
    Cash paid during the period for:
 
 
   
 
 
   
    Interest
 
$
1,514
 
 
$
1,963
 
    Income taxes
 
$
2
 
 
$
3
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.



NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.  Description of Business and Liquidity
 
Description of Business
 
SPY Inc. (the “Company”) happily designs, markets and distributes premium sunglasses, goggles and prescription frame eyewear, as well as apparel and other accessories.  In 1994, the Company began as a grassroots brand in Southern California with the goal of creating innovative and aesthetically progressive eyewear, and, in doing so, the Company believes it has captured the imagination of the action sports market with authentic, distinctive, performance-driven products under the SPY® brand.  Today, the Company believes the SPY® brand, symbolized by the distinct “cross” logo, is a well-recognized eyewear brand in its segment of the action sports industry, with a reputation for its high quality products, style and innovation, most notably showcased in its Happy Lens™ technology.
 
The Company was incorporated as Sports Colors, Inc. in California in August 1992, but had no operations until April 1994, when the Company changed its name to Spy Optic, Inc.  In November 2004, the Company reincorporated in Delaware and changed its name to Orange 21 Inc.  In February 2012, the Company changed its name from Orange 21 Inc. to SPY Inc. to better reflect the focus of its business going forward.
 
The Company operates through its subsidiaries and currently has one wholly-owned subsidiary incorporated in California, Spy Optic Inc. (“SPY North America”) and one wholly owned subsidiary incorporated in Italy, Spy Optics Europe S.r.l. S.U. (“SPY EUROPE”).
 
Capital Resources

During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company had positive cash flow from operations principally due to timing of working capital purchases and higher collections on accounts receivable. Although the Company had income from operations during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and year ended December 31, 2014, the Company has a history of incurring significant negative cash flow from operations, net losses, and has significant working capital requirements. The Company anticipates that it will continue to have ongoing cash requirements to finance its seasonal and ongoing working capital needs and net losses.
 
In order to finance the Company's working capital requirements, the Company has relied and anticipates that it will continue to rely on SPY North America’s credit line with BFI Business Finance (“BFI”) (“BFI Line of Credit”) and its credit facilities with Costa Brava Partnership III, L.P. (“Costa Brava”).  In addition, SPY North America has relied on debt and equity financing from Harlingwood (Alpha), LLC (“Harlingwood”).  Costa Brava and Harlingwood are related parties.  The total outstanding indebtedness of the Company was $28.1 million and $28.5 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.  (See Note 7 “Short-Term Debt”, Note 8 “Long-Term Debt”, and Note 11 “Related Party Transactions”).
 
The Company believes it will have sufficient cash on hand and cash available under existing credit facilities to meet its operating requirements for at least the next twelve months, if the Company is able to achieve some or a combination of the following factors: (i) achieve its sales growth, (ii) continue the improvements in the management of working capital, and (iii) continue to manage and operate the Company at appropriate levels of sales, marketing, general and administrative, and other operating expenses in relation to overall sales.  However, the Company will need to continue to access its existing credit facilities during the next twelve months to support its planned operations and working capital requirements, and intends to (i) continue to borrow, to the extent available, from the BFI Line of Credit, (ii) if necessary, continue discretionary deferral of interest payments otherwise payable to Harlingwood, and (iii) if necessary, raise additional capital through debt or equity financings, or borrow up to the extent available on the Company’s Costa Brava Line of Credit.

The Company does not anticipate that it can generate sufficient cash from operations to repay the amounts due under the BFI Line of Credit, which is scheduled to renew in February 2016, and the borrowings from Costa Brava and Harlingwood due, as amended, on December 31, 2016, consisting of $19.8 million in borrowings from Costa Brava and $1.7 million in borrowings from Harlingwood as of September 30, 2015.  The Company will therefore need to renew the BFI Line of Credit at its annual renewal in February 2016 and continue to extend the future maturity dates of the Costa Brava and Harlingwood indebtedness. If the Company is unable to renew the BFI Line of Credit and extend future maturity dates of the Costa Brava and Harlingwood indebtedness, it will need to raise substantial additional capital through debt or equity financing to continue its operations. No assurances can be given that any such financing will be available to the Company on favorable terms, if at all. The inability to obtain debt or equity financing in a timely manner and in amounts sufficient to fund the Company’s operations, or the inability to renew the BFI Line of Credit or to extend future maturity dates of the Costa Brava and Harlingwood indebtedness, if necessary, would have an immediate and substantial adverse impact on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
 
2.  Basis of Presentation and Recently Issued Accounting Principles
 
Basis of Presentation
 
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements of SPY Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States.  In the opinion of management, the Consolidated Financial Statements contain all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring items, considered necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.  The Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
 
Recently Issued Accounting Principles
 
In 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09 supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition, as well as most industry-specific guidance, and significantly enhances comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities and industries by providing a principles-based, comprehensive framework for addressing revenue recognition issues. In order for a provider of promised goods or services to recognize as revenue the consideration that it expects to receive in exchange for the promised goods or services, the provider should apply the following five steps: (i) identify the contract with a customer(s); (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. ASU No. 2014-09 also specifies the accounting for some costs to obtain or fulfill a contract with a customer and provides enhanced disclosure requirements. In 2015, FASB deferred ASU No. 2014-09 for one year, and with that deferral, ASU No. 2014-09 will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period, which for us will be our 2018 first quarter. The Company is permitted to use either the retrospective or the modified retrospective method when adopting ASU No. 2014-09. The Company is still assessing the potential impact that ASU No. 2014-09 will have on our financial statements and method of adoption.

In July 2015, FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, Inventory – Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which requires that inventory be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Prior to the issuance of the new guidance, inventory was measured at the lower of cost or market. Replacing the concept of market with the single measurement of net realizable value is intended to create efficiencies for preparers. Inventory measured using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method and the retail inventory method are not impacted by the new guidance. The ASU becomes effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods with those fiscal years and early application is permitted. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2015-11 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, but does not expect the adoption of ASU 2015-11 to have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
 
 
 
3.  Loss Per Share
 
Basic loss per share is computed by dividing net income or loss by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per share is calculated by including the additional shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding options and warrants, vesting of restricted stock and the conversion of convertible debt, using the treasury stock method. The following table lists the potentially dilutive equity instruments, each convertible into one share of common stock, used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the periods presented:
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
 
2015
   
2014
   
2015
   
2014
 
 
 
(Thousands)
   
(Thousands)
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic
    13,466       13,373       13,436       13,312  
Assumed conversion of dilutive stock options, warrants and convertible debt
                       
Weighted average common shares outstanding – dilutive
    13,466       13,373       13,436       13,312  
 
The following potentially dilutive instruments were not included in the diluted per share calculation for periods presented as their inclusion would have been antidilutive:
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
Shares Issuable through Exercise or Conversion of:
2015
 
 
2014
 
 
2015
 
 
2014
 
 
(Thousands)
 
 
(Thousands)
 
Stock options
 
 
3,176
 
 
 
3,234
 
 
 
3,176
 
 
 
3,234
 
Warrants
 
 
244
 
 
 
244
 
 
 
244
 
 
 
244
 
Convertible debt
 
 
4,240
 
 
 
4,240
 
 
 
4,240
 
 
 
4,240
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
 
7,660
 
 
 
7,718
 
 
 
7,660
 
 
 
7,718
 

4.  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income represents the results of operations adjusted to reflect all items recognized under accounting standards as components of comprehensive income.
 
The components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, are as follows:
 
 
September 30,
2015
 
 
December 31,
2014
 
 
(Thousands)
 
Equity adjustment from foreign currency translation
$
1,378
 
 
$
977
 
Unrealized loss on foreign currency exposure of net investment in foreign operations
 
(965
)
 
 
(527
)
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
$
413
 
 
$
450
 
 

 
5.  Accounts Receivable
 
Accounts receivable consisted of the following:
 
 
 
September 30,
2015
 
 
December 31,
2014
 
 
 
(Thousands)
 
Trade receivables
 
$
7,962
 
 
$
9,477
 
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
 
 
(284
)
 
 
(290
)
Less: allowance for returns
 
 
(2,107
)
 
 
(2,016
)
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable, net
 
$
5,571
 
 
$
7,171
 
  
6.  Inventories
 
Inventories consisted of the following:
 
 
 
September 30,
2015
 
 
December 31,
2014
 
 
 
(Thousands)
 
Raw materials
 
$
38
 
 
$
114
 
Finished goods
 
 
8,619
 
 
 
7,796
 
Less: allowance for excess and obsolete inventory
 
 
(271
)
 
 
(213
)
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Inventories, net
 
$
8,386
 
 
$
7,697
 
 
7.  Short-Term Debt
 
SPY North America has a Loan and Security Agreement with BFI, originally dated February 26, 2007 and most recently modified on February 19, 2015 (the “BFI Line of Credit”). The BFI Line of Credit has a maximum borrowing limit of $9.0 million, based on eligible accounts receivable and inventory. As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, SPY North America had a maximum borrowing limit of approximately $7.6 million and $8.0 million, respectively, of which approximately $6.4 million and $6.8 million was borrowed, respectively, as of those dates. The BFI Line of Credit renews annually in February for one additional year unless otherwise terminated by either SPY North America or BFI. The Company had approximately $1.1 million and $1.2 million in unused availability as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
 
Actual borrowing availability under the BFI Line of Credit is based on eligible trade receivable and inventory levels of SPY North America. Actual borrowings are subject to the following limitations at September 30, 2015: (i) up to 100% of United States and Canadian eligible accounts receivable or 65% of eligible United States inventory, provided, however, such amount does not exceed the maximum inventory borrowing amount of $3.5 million, (ii) advances against eligible foreign accounts receivable (excluding Canadian accounts receivable) up to $0.4 million, and (iii) up to 80% of eligible dating programs. In August 2015, BFI increased the BFI Line of Credit to allow the Company to borrow up to $0.8 million against eligible foreign accounts receivable (excluding Canadian receivables) and up to 85% of all eligible accounts receivable. This increase is only in affect from August 2015 to November 15, 2015 and was done to accommodate the Company’s seasonal working capital needs.

Borrowings under the BFI Line of Credit accrue interest at a rate per annum equal to the prime rate, as reported in the Western Edition of The Wall Street Journal, plus 1.75%, with a minimum monthly interest charge of $2,000. The interest rate was 5.00% per annum at September 30, 2015. The Company and SPY North America granted BFI a security interest in substantially all of SPY North America’s assets, and substantially all of the Company’s accounts receivable and inventories to secure BFI’s position under the BFI Line of Credit.  Additionally, the obligations under the BFI Line of Credit are guaranteed by SPY Inc.

The BFI Line of Credit imposes certain covenants on SPY North America, including, but not limited to, covenants requiring SPY North America to provide certain periodic reports to BFI, to inform BFI of certain changes in the business, to refrain from incurring additional debt in excess of $100,000 and to refrain from paying dividends.  The BFI Line of Credit also contains cross default provisions. BFI may declare SPY North America in default if SPY North America experiences a material adverse change in its business, financial condition, or in its ability to perform the obligations owed under the BFI Line of Credit.  BFI’s prior consent, which BFI will not unreasonably withhold, is required in the event that SPY North America seeks additional debt financing, including debt financing subordinate to BFI.  SPY North America has also established bank accounts in BFI’s name in the United States and Canada into which collections on accounts receivable and other collateral are deposited (the “Collateral Accounts”).  Pursuant to the deposit control account agreements between BFI and SPY North America, BFI is entitled to sweep all amounts deposited into the Collateral Accounts and apply the funds to outstanding obligations under the BFI Line of Credit; provided that BFI is required to distribute to SPY North America any amounts remaining after payment of all amounts due under the BFI Line of Credit.  SPY North America was in compliance with all covenants under the BFI Line of Credit at September 30, 2015.
 
 
8.  Long-Term Debt
 
Costa Brava Term Note
 
SPY North America issued a promissory note to Costa Brava in the principal amount of $7.0 million (“Costa Brava Term Note”), which amount was outstanding at each of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (excluding unpaid interest related to Costa Brava Term Note during the respective periods, which was added to the principal balance rather than paid in cash (“Accrued PIK Interest”) of $2.1 million and unamortized debt premium of $0.1 million). During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, approximately $0.5 million of accrued interest was paid in cash.  In April 2014, the Costa Brava Term Note was amended to: (i) extend the maturity date from April 1, 2015 to December 31, 2016, (ii) increase the amount Costa Brava may convert from $2,250,000 to $6,000,000 and reduce the conversion price from $2.25 to $2.00, (iii) reduce the interest rate from 12% to 7%, and (iv) eliminate the facility fee, effective July 1, 2014. Effective with this amendment, the Company no longer adds Accrued PIK Interest to the outstanding principal balance, and is now required to make quarterly cash interest payments (See Note 11 “Related Party Transactions”). The Company paid a final facility fee of approximately $35,000, in June 2014, which was a pro-rata portion of the annual facility fee. This amendment was accounted for as an extinguishment of debt, in accordance with authoritative guidance. In accordance with the accounting treatment of extinguishment of debt, the Company recorded expense of approximately $155,000, which represents an increase in the fair value of the Costa Brava Term Note compared to the carrying value of the Costa Brava Term Note prior to the modification. The expense associated with the modification is reported in other income and expense and the debt premium will be amortized to interest expense over the revised term of the Costa Brava Term Note. The Company also expensed approximately $16,000 in capitalized debt fees related to the previous debt agreement during 2014. The Costa Brava Term Note is subordinate to the BFI Line of Credit, pursuant to the terms of a debt subordination agreement between Costa Brava and BFI.

Costa Brava Line of Credit
 
SPY North America has an additional $9.0 million line of credit from Costa Brava (“Costa Brava Line of Credit”) of which $8.5 million was outstanding at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (excluding Accrued PIK Interest of $2.1 million). During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, approximately $0.6 million of accrued interest was paid in cash.  In April 2014, the Costa Brava Line of Credit was amended to: (i) extend the maturity date from April 1, 2015 to December 31, 2016, (ii) reduce the interest rate from 12% to 7%, and (iii) eliminate the facility fee, effective July 1, 2014. Effective with this amendment, the Company no longer adds Accrued PIK Interest to the outstanding principal, and is now required to make quarterly cash interest payments.  This amendment was accounted for as a modification of debt in accordance with authoritative guidance. The Costa Brava Line of Credit is subordinate to BFI Line of Credit, pursuant to the terms of a debt subordination agreement between Costa Brava and BFI.
 
In addition, the Costa Brava Line of Credit, as amended, required SPY North America to pay a final facility fee in June 2014 calculated as the lesser of: (i) 1% of the average daily outstanding principal amount owed under the note (excluding Accrued PIK Interest) for the 365 day period ending on such payment date or (ii) $90,000. The Company has no accrued expenses and other liabilities related to facility fee as of September 30, 2015 and paid $85,000 for the required facility fee in June 2014.
 
 
Costa Brava Loans
 
As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had outstanding borrowings of $19.8 million (including $4.2 million Accrued PIK Interest and $0.1 million unamortized debt premium) with Costa Brava.  The Costa Brava Term Note and Costa Brava Line of Credit are pari passu with respect to the rights and preferences of the Harlingwood Notes (defined below).

Harlingwood Convertible Debt
 
In 2012, SPY North America entered into convertible note purchase agreements with Harlingwood under which SPY North America issued two promissory notes to Harlingwood in the principal amounts of $1.0 million and $0.5 million (“Harlingwood Notes”). Total outstanding borrowings under the Harlingwood Notes at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were $1.5 million (excluding Accrued PIK Interest of $0.2 million during the respective periods). During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, approximately $0.2 million of accrued interest was paid in cash. The Harlingwood Notes were amended in April 2014 to extend the maturity date from April 1, 2015 to December 31, 2016.  This amendment was accounted for as a modification of debt in accordance with authoritative guidance.  The Harlingwood Notes are subordinate to the amounts owed by SPY North America under the BFI Line of Credit, pursuant to the terms of a debt subordination agreement between Harlingwood and BFI. The Harlingwood Notes accrue interest at the rate of 12% per annum.
 
The $1.0 million promissory note requires a facility fee equal to the lesser of $10,000 or 1% of the average daily outstanding principal amount due under the Harlingwood Notes (without giving effect to the Accrued PIK Interest).  Facility fees are due in advance on the respective anniversary date of the $1.0 million promissory note until maturity.  The $0.5 million promissory note has a facility fee of $10,000. The Company paid $10,000 to Harlingwood in September 2015, September 2014, and December 2014, respectively, related to facility fees on the Harlingwood Notes.
 
The principal amount due under the Harlingwood Notes (including Accrued PIK Interest) is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at $1.40 per share, subject to adjustment for stock splits or stock dividends.  The Harlingwood Notes contain standard representations, warranties and reporting requirements that are customary for financings of this type, and cross default provisions with respect to the Costa Brava indebtedness.  SPY North America was in compliance with all covenants under the Harlingwood Notes at September 30, 2015. The Harlingwood Notes are pari passu with the respect to the rights and preferences of the Costa Brava Term Note and Costa Brava Line of Credit.  (See Note 11 “Related Party Transactions”).

Long-Term Debt
 
Notes payable at September 30, 2015 consist of the following:

 
 
(Thousands)
 
Costa Brava Term Loan (subordinated debt), 7% interest rate with mandatory quarterly interest payments.
 
$
9,210
 
Costa Brava Line of Credit, as amended (subordinated debt, of which up to $6.0 million is convertible into shares of common stock at a conversion price of $2.00 per share and includes $87,053 in unamortized debt premium), 7% interest rate with mandatory quarterly interest payments.
 
 
10,578
 
Harlingwood Notes (subordinated convertible debt, all of which is convertible into shares of common stock at a conversion price of $1.40 per share) 12% interest rate with discretionary Accrued PIK Interest.
 
 
1,736
 
Secured note payable for vehicle purchases, 4.69% interest rate with monthly payments of $1,402 due through December 2015, secured by vehicles.
 
 
4
 
Secured note payable for a vehicle purchase, 11.33% interest rate with monthly payments of $1,769 due through March 2020, secured by vehicle.
 
 
75
 
Subtotal
 
 
21,603
 
Less current portion
 
 
24
 
Notes payable, less current portion
 
$
21,579
 
 
 
9.  Fair Value of Financial Instruments
 
The current Financial Accounting Standards Board guidance provides a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
  • Level 1 inputs use quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments.
  • Level 2 inputs use other inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly. These Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, and other inputs such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.
  • Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs, including inputs that are available in situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the related instrument.
The Company’s financial instruments include cash, accounts receivable and payable, short-term borrowings, accrued liabilities, other short-term liabilities, capital leases, notes payable, and related party notes payable.  The carrying amount of these instruments approximates fair value because of their short-term nature. The carrying value of the Company’s long term related party notes payable approximates fair value as of September 30, 2015.
 
10.  Share-Based Compensation
Stock Option Activity
Shares
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
(years)
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Thousands)
 
Options outstanding at December 31, 2014
3,139,168
 
$
1.56
 
 
 7.13
 
$
  3
 
Granted
190,000
   
0.78
           
 
Exercised
   
           
 
Expired
(65,002
)
 
2.56
           
 
Forfeited
(88,332
)
 
0.84
           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Options outstanding at September 30, 2015
3,175,834
   
1.51
   
6.58
   
 
 
                   
 
Options exercisable at September 30, 2015
3,122,559
   
1.61
   
6.13
   
 
 
Intrinsic value is defined as the difference between the relevant current market value of the Company’s common stock and the grant price for options with exercise prices less than the market values on such dates.  During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, there were no stock options exercised. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, there were 6,100 and 139,228 stock options exercised respectively, resulting in cash proceeds to the Company of $5,490 and $114,905 respectively.
 
The weighted-average estimated fair value of employee stock options granted during the nine months ended  September 30, 2015 and 2014 was $0.49 and $0.67, respectively.
 


Restricted Stock Award Activity
 
The Company periodically issues restricted stock awards to certain directors and key employees, subject to certain vesting requirements based on future service.  Fair value is calculated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing valuation model (single option approach).  There were no restricted stock awards issued during the nine months ended September 30, 2015. However, the Company awarded 74,046 fully vested, non-restricted shares at a $0.61 weighted-average grant date fair value during the nine months ended September 30, 2015.  These shares were issued to certain members of the Company’s board of directors in lieu of cash payment for quarterly board fees.  The expense related to these shares was $45,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2015, and was recorded in general and administrative expense.

The Company recognized the following share-based compensation expense during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014:
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
 
2015
 
 
2014
 
 
2015
 
 
2014
 
 
 
(Thousands)
 
 
(Thousands)
 
Stock options
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
General and administrative expense
 
$
59
 
 
$
88
 
 
$
174
 
 
$
304
 
Cost of sales
 
 
 
 
 
2
 
 
 
2
 
 
 
10
 
Selling and marketing
 
 
20
 
 
 
32
 
 
 
72
 
 
 
94
 
Shipping and warehouse
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2
 
Research and development
 
 
2
 
 
 
3
 
 
 
5
 
 
 
9
 
Total share-based compensation for stock options
 
 
81
 
 
 
125
 
 
 
253
 
 
 
419
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restricted stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
General and administrative expense (Board of Directors fees in lieu of cash payments)
 
 
15
 
 
 
17
 
 
 
45
 
 
 
62
 
Total share-based compensation for restricted stock
 
 
15
 
 
 
17
 
 
 
45
 
 
 
62
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Share-based compensation expense
 
$
96
 
 
$
142
 
 
$
298
 
 
$
481
 
 
Total unrecognized share-based compensation expense for outstanding stock option awards at September 30, 2015 is approximately $0.3 million, which will be recognized over a weighted average remaining life of 1.26 years.
 
11.  Related Party Transactions
 
Promissory Notes with Shareholder, Costa Brava

See Note 8 “Long-Term Debt” to the Consolidated Financial Statements regarding promissory notes held by Costa Brava, an entity that owned, at September 30, 2015, approximately 47.1%, or 56.7% on an as converted basis, of the Company’s common stock.  The Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors and interim Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Seth Hamot, is the President and sole member of Roark, Rearden & Hamot, LLC, which is the sole general partner of Costa Brava. As of September 30, 2015, Mr. Hamot owns approximately 49.3% or 58.5% on a converted basis, of the Company’s common stock.
 
As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company has outstanding borrowings of $19.8 million (including $4.2 million Accrued PIK Interest and $0.1 unamortized debt premium), with Costa Brava.

Convertible Notes with Shareholder, Harlingwood

See Note 8, “Long-Term Debt” to the Consolidated Financial Statements regarding $1.5 million in total promissory notes held by Harlingwood, an entity that owned, at September 30, 2015, approximately 5.3%, or 13.3% on an as converted basis, of the Company’s common stock.  Mr. Fir Geenen, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, manages Harlingwood.
 
The total outstanding borrowings under all promissory notes issued by the Company to Harlingwood at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was $1.7 million (including $0.2 million Accrued PIK Interest), respectively.

 
 
12.  Commitments and Contingencies
 
Operating Leases
 
The Company’s corporate headquarters totals 32,551 square feet and is located in Carlsbad, California.  Effective November 2010, the Company entered into an amended lease for this facility with average monthly rent payments of approximately $29,000 per month.  In April 2013, the Company amended this lease to (i) extend the expiration date to December 31, 2019, and (ii) give the Company the right to terminate the lease commencing on April 1, 2015 with nine months’ notice.

In April 2015, the Company delivered notice of its intent to terminate the lease of its current corporate headquarters, and in May 2015, the Company entered into a five-year lease agreement for its new corporate headquarters, which will occupy 47,056 square feet in Carlsbad, California. Monthly base rent for the Company’s new corporate headquarter will be $48,334, which amount is subject to annual increases based on the Company’s annual operating expenses. The Company anticipates taking occupancy of its new corporate headquarters in December 2015.

Effective August 2014, the Company entered into a five-year lease agreement to rent approximately 1,200 square feet of office and retail space in Encinitas, California. Monthly base rent is $5,700, subject to annual 3% increases.
 
The Company also leases an office space totaling approximately 400 square feet in Vancouver, Canada at a monthly rate of CAD $1,230 (approximately $917 at September 30, 2015).  The Company also leases certain computer equipment and vehicles.

Total rent expense was approximately $350,000 and $320,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
 
Future minimum rental payments required under operating leases that have initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year are as follows:
 
 
 
(Thousands)
 
Year Ending December 31,
 
 
 
2015
 
$
129
 
2016
 
 
705
 
2017
 
 
703
 
2018
 
 
703
 
2019
 
 
674
 
Thereafter
 
 
588
 
Total
 
$
3,502
 
 
Capital Leases
 
Future minimum lease payments under capital leases at September 30, 2015 are as follows:
 
 
(Thousands)
 
Year Ending December 31,
 
 
 
2015
 
$
9
 
2016
 
 
7
 
Total minimum lease payments
 
 
16
 
Amount representing interest
 
 
 
Present value of minimum lease payments
 
 
16
 
Less current portion
 
 
(16
)
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term portion
 
$
 
 
 
Athlete Contracts
 
At September 30, 2015, the Company has entered into endorsement contracts with athletes to actively wear and endorse the Company’s products.  These contracts are based on minimum payments totaling approximately $167,000 during last quarter of 2015 and $380,000 and $19,000 in 2016 and 2017 respectively, and may include additional performance-based incentives and/or product-specific sales incentives.
 
Litigation
 
From time to time the Company may be party to lawsuits in the ordinary course of business.  The Company is not currently a party to any material legal proceedings that could have a material adverse impact on its financial position.

13.  Operating Segments and Geographic Information
 
Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the Company’s management in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.  The Company designs, produces and distributes sunglasses, snow and motocross goggles, prescription frames, along with branded apparel and accessories for the action sports, snow sports and lifestyle markets.
 
The Company markets its products in North America and internationally.  Revenue is attributed to the location to which the product is shipped. Identifiable assets are based on location of domicile:

 
 
U.S. and
Canada
 
 
Europe,
Asia Pacific
and Latin
America
 
 
Consolidated
 
 
 
(Thousands)
 
 
(Thousands)
 
 
(Thousands)
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 — Net sales
 
$
7,554
 
 
$
1,816
 
 
$
9,370
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 — Net sales
 
$
9,065
 
 
$
1,912
 
 
$
10,977
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 — Net sales
 
$
22,367
   
$
4,255
   
$
26,622
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 — Net sales
 
$
24,073
   
$
4,280
   
$
28,353
 
 
 
 
September 30,
2015
 
 
December 31,
2014
 
 
 
(Thousands)
 
Tangible long-lived assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. and Canada
 
$
629
 
 
$
509
 
Europe and Asia Pacific
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
$
629
 
 
$
509
 
 
 
ITEM 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements
 
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements.  The words or phrases "would be," "will allow," "intends to," "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "estimate," "project," or similar expressions are intended to identify "forward-looking statements."  Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward looking statements as a result of a number of risks and uncertainties, including those risks factors contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 5, 2015, which Annual Report is incorporated herein by reference.  Statements made herein are as of the date of the filing of this Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission and should not be relied upon as of any subsequent date.  Unless otherwise required by applicable law, we do not undertake, and specifically disclaim any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrences, developments, unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statement.
 
The terms “we,” “us,” “our,” and the “Company” refer to SPY Inc. and its subsidiaries, unless the context requires otherwise.

Overview

We happily design, market and distribute premium sunglasses, goggles, prescription frame eyewear, as well as apparel and other accessories.  In 1994, we began as a grassroots brand in Southern California with the goal of creating innovative and aesthetically progressive eyewear, and, in doing so, we believe we captured the imagination of the action sports market with authentic, distinctive, performance-driven products marketed and sold under the SPY® brand.  Today, we believe the SPY® brand, symbolized by the distinct “cross” logo, is a well-recognized eyewear brand in its segment of the action sports industry, with a reputation for its high quality products, style and innovation, most notably showcased in our Happy Lens™ technology.
 
We were incorporated as Sports Colors, Inc. in California in August 1992, but had no operations until April 1994, when we changed our name to Spy Optic, Inc.  In November 2004, we reincorporated in Delaware and changed our name to Orange 21 Inc.  In February 2012, we changed our name from Orange 21 Inc. to SPY Inc. to better reflect the focus of our business going forward.
 
References in this report to “we,” “our,” “us,” “SPY,” and “SPY Inc.” refer to SPY Inc. and its two operating subsidiaries – Spy Optic Inc. (“SPY North America”) and Spy Optic Europe S.r.l.S.U. (“SPY EUROPE”) – except where the context clearly indicates that the term refers only to SPY Inc.

SPY® and Spy Optic® are the registered trademarks of SPY Inc. and its subsidiaries.
 
 
Our Products and Target Markets
 
We have a happy disrespect for the usual way of looking (at life) and this helps drive our innovative design, marketing and distribution of premium products, especially eyewear for youth-minded people who love to be outside doing what makes them feel most alive and happy. We feel a primary strength is our ability to create distinctive products that embody our unique, happy, and irreverent point of view, and this has helped us become what we believe is one of the most recognizable action sports and eyewear brands in the world, with a twenty-year heritage in surfing, motocross, snowboarding, cycling, skateboarding, snow skiing, motorsports, wakeboarding, multi-sports and mountain biking. Our position as a premier brand is underscored by the development of innovative, proprietary, performance-based products with quality materials and lens technologies that have a definitive styling along with an incredible value proposition. Our core products – sunglasses, goggles and prescription frames – marketed under the SPY® brand have allowed us to develop collaborations with athletes, artists, musicians, and celebrities as well as important multi-store action sports, sporting goods, sunglass specialty and lifestyle retailers in North America and other strategically-selected, individually owned-and-operated specialty retailers worldwide.

We create products that we believe lead our industry in terms of style and quality, and we continually seek to serve both active lifestyle participants and their aspirational counterparts. We separate our eyewear products into three groups: (i) sunglasses, which includes fashion, performance sport and women specific sunglasses; (ii) goggles, which includes snowsport and motocross goggles created for our core demographics; and (iii) prescription frames, which includes optical-quality frames and sunglasses for our youthful, yet widening demographic.  In addition, we sell branded accessories for sunglasses and goggles, as well as a variety of other accessories and apparel. In December 2013, we entered into a merchandising license agreement, pursuant to which we licensed certain trade styles, trademarks, logos, designs and other proprietary materials (“SPY IP”) to a third party (“Licensee”).  The agreement provides that the Licensee shall develop, introduce, market and sell certain licensed products incorporating SPY IP, including men’s and boy’s apparel, bags and luggage, consumer electronics, protective cases, and other unisex accessories, throughout North America through certain distribution channels, other than deep discount retail channels. Revenue from licensed products incorporating SPY IP began in the first quarter of 2015.
 
The SPY® brand, as symbolized by the SPY® cross icon is a creative, performance-driven brand that is fueled by collaborative efforts across various facets of youth culture, including competition, art, music and day-to-day athletic performance.  We strive to ensure that our products are relevant in function and design, as well as style.  We do this, in part, through partnerships with our world class athletes who help us design, then wear and test our products during training and competition.  We believe that the intimate knowledge of our customers' lifestyles is what helps us develop a stronger, more relevant product offering for our market. We reinforce our irreverent brand profile through unique and disruptive marketing, using traditional and non-traditional means to convey our branded point of view to both entertain and edify people across a multitude of demographics and psychographics.
 
One of our most important product innovations is the Happy Lens™, which is a patent-pending proprietary technology that was developed over the course of several years and released in February of 2013. The Happy Lens™ enjoyed a successful initial pre-launch marketing and promotion campaign during the fall of 2012, which was followed by strong sales of the collection during 2013, 2014, and into 2015. We believe Happy Lens™ is a natural product extension of the happy and irreverent SPY® brand positioning and it is an integral part of the current and future SPY® collections. Another one of our product innovations is the Lock Steady™ lens changing system, which we launched in 2014, as well as the Quick Draw™ lens changing system for goggles that are featured in both snow and moto products in 2015.



Results of Operations

Comparison of Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014

Net Sales

Consolidated net sales decreased by $1.6 million or 14.6% to $9.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015 from $11.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014. The period over period decrease in sales is principally attributable to lower sales across all of our product lines. The largest decrease in our sales came from a decrease in our sunglass and goggle product lines which decreased by $1.0 million or 19.3% and $0.4 million or 8.3%, respectively during the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014. The decrease was principally attributable to lower sales resulting from an increase in the value of the U.S. dollar in certain of our international markets, primarily Canada and Europe, a decrease in sales to our smaller, independent accounts, and certain non-recurring product production issues. Sales also included approximately $0.5 million and $0.4 million of sales during the three months ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, respectively, which were considered to be closeouts, defined as (i) older styles not in the current product offering or (ii) the sales of certain excess inventory of current products sold at reduced pricing levels.  While management has addressed the production issues, and is focusing its sales and marketing efforts, continued U.S. dollar strength and short-term channel weakness will continue to challenge growth for the remainder of 2015.

 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
 
2015
 
 
2014
 
Percentage of Net Sales by Product Line
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sunglasses
 
 
44.2%
 
 
 
46.7%
 
Goggles
 
 
46.4%
 
 
 
43.2%
 
Prescription Frames
 
 
8.9%
 
 
 
8.4%
 
Apparel and Accessories
 
 
0.5%
 
 
 
1.7%
 
 
 
 
100.0%
 
 
 
100.0%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Percentage of Net Sales by Geographic Region
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
 
 
80.6%
 
 
 
82.6%
 
International (Excluding Canada)
 
 
19.4%
 
 
 
17.4%
 
 
 
 
100.0%
 
 
 
100.0%
 

Gross Profit

Our consolidated gross profit decreased by $1.3 million or 24.1% to $4.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015, as compared to $5.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014, primarily attributable to a decrease in our overall gross margin rate as discussed below.

Gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 43.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2015, compared to 49.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2014.  The decrease in our gross profit as a percent of net sales during the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 was primarily due to: (i) higher sales of closeout products at reduced price levels, (ii) lower sales of higher margin prescription frames, (iii) increase in inventory reserves, (iv) higher proportion of discounts granted to lower margin products, and (v) foreign exchange prices impacting sales price.
 
Sales and Marketing Expense

Sales and marketing expense was decreased by $0.6 million or 18.1% to $2.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015 from $3.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014.  The decrease is primarily due to lower commission expense of $0.3 million and lower marketing expenses of $0.2 million.

General and Administrative Expense

General and administrative expense was essentially unchanged at $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014.  During the three months ended September 30, 2015, we had an increase of approximately $0.2 million in expenses related to changes in executive management, which was offset by decreases of $0.1 million related to bonus accrual adjustment and $0.1 million in lower corporate expenses.
 
 
Shipping and Warehousing Expense

Shipping and warehousing expense was essentially unchanged at $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2014.
 
Research and Development Expense

Research and development expense was decreased by less than $0.1 million or 19.3% to $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015 from $0.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014. The decrease is primarily due to lower salary related expenses.
 
Income Tax Provision

Income tax expense was $0 for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  We have recorded a full valuation allowance for deferred tax assets at September 30, 2015 and 2014.  The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 was less than 1% for both periods.

We may have incurred one or more ownership changes, as defined by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC Section 382”) in the current and previous years, and, as such, the use of our net operating losses may be limited in future years.  We have not completed a formal IRC Section 382 study and analysis to determine the annual limitation on the use of the net operating losses; however, the limitations could be substantial.
 
Comparison of Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014

Net Sales

Consolidated net sales decreased by $1.8 million or 6.1% to $26.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 from $28.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The period over period decrease in sales is due to lower sales across all of our product lines. The largest decrease in our sales came from lower sales in our sunglasses and prescription frame product lines, which decreased by $1.3 million or 7.0% and $0.2 million or 7.0%, respectively, during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014. The decrease was principally attributable to lower sales resulting from an increase in the value of the U.S. dollar in certain of our international markets, primarily Canada and Europe, a decrease in sales to our smaller, independent accounts, and certain non-recurring product production issues. Sales also included approximately $2.3 million and $1.2 million of sales during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, respectively, which were considered to be closeouts, defined as (i) older styles not in the current product offering or (ii) the sales of certain excess inventory of current products sold at reduced pricing levels. While management has addressed the production issues, and is focusing its sales and marketing efforts, continued U.S. dollar strength and short-term channel weakness will continue to challenge growth for the remainder of 2015.

 
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
 
2015
 
 
2014
 
Percentage of Net Sales by Product Line
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sunglasses
 
 
67.0%
 
 
 
67.6%
 
Goggles
 
 
21.9%
 
 
 
21.2%
 
Prescription Frames
 
 
10.3%
 
 
 
10.4%
 
Apparel and Accessories
 
 
0.8%
 
 
 
0.8%
 
 
 
 
100.0%
 
 
 
100.0%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Percentage of Net Sales by Geographic Region
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
 
 
84.0%
 
 
 
84.8%
 
International (Excluding Canada)
 
 
16.0%
 
 
 
15.2%
 
 
 
 
100.0%
 
 
 
100.0%
 
 
 
 
Gross Profit

Our consolidated gross profit decreased by $1.6 million or 10.9% to $13.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 from $14.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, primarily attributable to a decrease in our overall gross margin rate, as discussed below.
 
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 49.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, compared to 51.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.  The decrease in our gross profit as a percent of net sales during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 was primarily due to: (i) higher sales of closeout products at reduced price levels, (ii) lower sales of higher margin prescription frames, (iii) increase in inventory reserves, (iv) higher proportion of discounts granted to lower margin products, and (v) foreign exchange prices impacting sales price.
 
Sales and Marketing Expense
 
Sales and marketing expense decreased by $0.4 million or 4.3% to $8.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 from $8.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.  The decrease is primarily due to decreases in marketing events, promotions, and salary related expenses.

General and Administrative Expense

General and administrative expense decreased by $0.4 million or 9.0% to $3.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 from $4.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.  The decrease is primarily due to lower use of outside consultants of $0.1 million, lower legal expense of $0.1 million, lower bad debt expense of $0.1 million, and lower stock compensation of $0.1 million as a result of stock modifications in 2014.
 
Shipping and Warehousing Expense
 
Shipping and warehousing expense was essentially unchanged at $0.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014.
 
Research and Development Expense
 
Research and development was essentially unchanged at $0.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014.
 
Income Tax Provision
 
Income tax expense was approximately $1,600 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, income tax expense was $3,200.  We have recorded a full valuation allowance for deferred tax assets both in the U.S. and in Italy at September 30, 2015 and 2014.  The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 was less than 1% in both periods.
 
We may have incurred one or more ownership changes, as defined by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC Section 382”) in the current and previous years, and, as such, the use of our net operating losses may be limited in future years.  We have not completed a formal IRC Section 382 study and analysis to determine the annual limitation on the use of the net operating losses; however, the limitations could be substantial.
 
 
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources

We have financed our net losses, working capital needs and capital expenditures through a combination of operating cash flows and revolving lines of credit provided by our U.S. based lenders. We have also used debt and equity financing to fund our operations because cash used by operations and net losses were substantial due to ongoing and seasonal working capital requirements.
 
Cash on hand at September 30, 2015 was $0.2 million.  At September 30, 2015, we had a total of $28.1 million in debt under all lines of credit, capital leases and notes payable, of which $6.5 million was classified as current liabilities and $21.6 million was classified as long-term liabilities in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet.  Our primary debt arrangements as of September 30, 2015 are further described below in Short-Term and Long-Term Debt.

Future Capital Requirements and Resources

During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, we had positive cash flow from operations of $0.5 million largely due to timing of payments related to our purchases inventory purchases and increase in collections on accounts receivable. During the year ended December 31, 2014, we had negative cash flow from operations of $2.8 million largely due to timing of seasonal inventory purchases, interest payments on related party debt, and lower collections on accounts receivable due to timing of December sales. Although we have positive cash flow from operations during the nine months ended September 30, 2015, we have a history of incurring significant negative cash flow from operations, operating and net losses and significant working capital requirements. The Company anticipates that it will continue to have ongoing cash requirements to finance its seasonal and ongoing working capital requirements and net losses.

In order to finance our net losses and working capital requirements, we have relied and anticipate that we will continue to rely on SPY North America’s credit line with BFI Business Finance (“BFI”) (“BFI Line of Credit”) and our credit facility with Costa Brava Partnership III, L.P. (“Costa Brava”).  In addition, we have relied on debt and equity financing from Harlingwood (Alpha), LLC (“Harlingwood”).  Costa Brava and Harlingwood are related parties (See Short-Term and Long-Term Debt below and Note 11 Related Party Transactions” in the Consolidated Financial Statements).
 
We believe that we will have sufficient cash on hand and cash available under existing credit facilities to enable us to meet our operating requirements for at least the next twelve months, if we are able to achieve some or a combination of the following: (i) achieve our desired sales growth and gross margin improvement, (ii) continue the improvements in the management of our working capital, and (iii) continue to manage and operate at appropriate levels of our sales, marketing, general and administrative, and other operating expenses in relation to overall sales.  However, we will need to continue to access our existing credit facilities during the next twelve months to support our planned operations and working capital requirements, and intend to: (i) continue to borrow, to the extent available, from the BFI Line of Credit, (ii) continue if necessary, discretionary deferral of monthly interest payments which otherwise would have been payable to Harlingwood, (iii) if necessary, we may need to raise additional capital through debt or equity financings, or borrow up to the extent available on our Costa Brava Line of Credit.
 
We do not anticipate that we can generate sufficient cash from operations to repay the amounts due under the BFI Line of Credit, which as a result of its renewal in February 2015, is currently scheduled for its next annual renewal in February 2016, and the borrowings from Costa Brava and Harlingwood notes, as amended, when they become due in December 2016.  Therefore, we will need to renew the BFI Line of Credit at its annual renewal in February 2016 and continue to extend the maturity dates of the Costa Brava and Harlingwood indebtedness.  If we are unable to renew the BFI Line of Credit and further extend future maturity dates of the Costa Brava and Harlingwood indebtedness, we will need to raise substantial additional capital through debt or equity financing and/or seek another asset backed line of credit to continue our operations.  No assurances can be given that any such financing will be available to us on favorable terms, if at all.  The inability to obtain debt or equity financing in a timely manner and in amounts sufficient to fund our operations, or the inability to renew the BFI Line of Credit or to extend future maturity dates of the Costa Brava and Harlingwood indebtedness, if necessary, would have an immediate and substantial adverse impact on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
 
Our access to additional financing will depend on a variety of factors (many of which we maintain little or no control) such as market conditions, the general availability of credit, the overall availability of credit to our industry, our credit ratings and credit capacity, as well as the possibility that lenders could develop a negative perception of our long-term or short-term financial prospects.  The current economic environment could also cause lenders, vendors and other counterparties who provide credit to us to breach their obligations or otherwise reduce the level of credit granted to us, which could include, without limitation, lenders or other financial services companies failing to fund required borrowings under our credit arrangements.  If access to our existing credit facilities is not available or is not available on acceptable terms, we may not be able to fund our planned operations if we require such capital, which could have an adverse effect on our business.
 
 
Cash Flow Activities

Cash used in operating activities consists primarily of the net loss adjusted for certain non-cash items, including depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation, non-cash board of directors’ fees, provision for doubtful accounts, foreign currency gains and losses, amortization of debt discount, extinguishment of debt, and the effect of changes in working capital and other activities.
 
Cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 was $0.5 million, which consisted of a net loss of $1.7 million, adjustments for aggregate non-cash items of $0.4 million and an aggregate $1.8 million provided by working capital. Working capital changes include sources of cash of $2.8 million primarily from: (i) $1.6 million from lower accounts receivable due to timing of collections, and (ii) $1.2 million increase in accounts payable due to timing of inventory purchases. The sources of cash from working capital were partially offset by uses of cash from working capital of $1.0 million primarily from: (i) $0.7 million increase in inventory due to lower sales and timing of purchases, (ii) $0.2 million increase in prepaid expenses and other assets due to insurance renewals mid-year, and (iii) $0.1 million decrease in accrued purchases.

Cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was less than $0.1 million, which consisted of a net loss of $1.5 million, adjustments for aggregate non-cash items of $0.8 million (primarily share-based compensation of $0.4 million, depreciation and amortization of $0.2 million and others of $0.2 million) and an aggregate $0.6 million provided by working capital. Working capital changes include sources of cash of $2.3 million primarily from: (i) a net increase of $1.2 million related to an increase in accounts payable from timing of purchases and (ii) $1.1 million from increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities. The sources of cash from working capital were partially offset by uses of cash from working capital of $1.7 million primarily related to increased inventory of $1.7 million primarily due to the timing of inventory purchases.

Cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 was $0.3 million, and was attributable to the purchase of property and equipment.
 
Cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was $ 0.2 million, and was attributable to the purchase of property and equipment.
 
Cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 was $0.4 million, and was attributable primarily to reduction in debt under our BFI Line of Credit primarily due to timing of working seasonal capital requirements.

Cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was $0.4 million, and was attributable primarily to a $0.4 million increase in debt under our BFI Line of Credit due to working capital requirements along with cash proceeds of $0.1 million from exercise of stock options which were offset by $0.1 million in principal payments on capital leases and secured notes payable.

 
 
Short-Term and Long-Term Debt
 
Summary.  As of September 30, 2015, we had a total of $28.1 million in debt under all lines of credit, capital leases and notes payable.  A brief summary of our primary short-term and long-term debt facilities outstanding and available sources of liquidity from debt at September 30, 2015 is as follows:

BFI Line of Credit.  A short-term line of credit with BFI with a maximum borrowing limit of $9.0 million.  The maximum availability based on eligible accounts receivable and inventory as of September 30, 2015 was approximately $7.6 million, of which approximately $6.4 million was outstanding at that date;
 
Costa Brava Term Note.  A $7.0 million subordinated term loan with Costa Brava, of which $6.0 million is convertible into common stock at a conversion price of $2.00 per share; due December 31, 2016, as amended in April 2014.  $9.2 million outstanding as of September 30, 2015 (including Accrued PIK Interest of $2.1 million and unamortized debt premium of $0.1 million)  (“Costa Brava Term Note”);
 
Costa Brava Line of Credit.  A $9.0 million subordinated line of credit with Costa Brava, due December 31, 2016 as amended in April 2014. $10.6 million outstanding as of September 30, 2015 (including Accrued PIK Interest of $2.1 million)  (“Costa Brava Line of Credit”);
 
Harlingwood Notes.  Two subordinated convertible term loans with Harlingwood aggregating $1.7 million which is convertible into common stock at a conversion price of $1.40 per share; due December 31, 2016.  $1.7 million outstanding as of September 30, 2015 (including Accrued PIK Interest of $0.2 million). The Company made discretionary interest payments of $0.2 million to Harlingwood for accrued interest during the nine months ended September 30, 2015. (“Harlingwood Notes”); and
 
Interest attributable to the Costa Brava Term Note and Costa Brava Line of Credit after April 30, 2014 is required to be paid in quarterly cash payments. The Company paid $0.5 million and $0.6 million to Costa Brava for accrued interest on the Costa Brava Term Note and Costa Brava Line of Credit, respectively, during the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

Each of our primary debt facilities is more fully described in Note 7 “Short-Term Debt” and Note 8, “Long-Term Debt”, in the notes to our unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
We did not enter into any off-balance sheet arrangements during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, nor did we have any off-balance sheet arrangements outstanding at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
 


Income Taxes
 
In assessing the realization of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.  The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible.  Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment.  Based on the level of historical operating results and the uncertainty of the economic conditions, we have recorded a full valuation allowance for SPY North America and SPY Europe at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

We may have had one or more ownership changes, as defined by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC Section 382”) in the current and previous years, and, as such, the use of our net operating losses may be limited in future years.  We have not completed a formal IRC Section 382 study and analysis to determine the annual limitation on the use of the net operating losses; however, the limitations could be substantial.

Backlog

Historically, purchases of sunglass and motocross eyewear products have not involved significant pre-booking activity.  Purchases of our snow goggle products are generally pre-booked and shipped during August to October.
 
Seasonality

Our net sales fluctuate from quarter to quarter as a result of changes in demand for our products.  Historically, we experience greater net sales in the second and third quarters of the fiscal year as a result of the seasonality of our products and the markets in which we sell our products, and our first and fourth fiscal quarters are traditionally our weakest operating quarters due to seasonality.  We generally sell more of our sunglass products in the first half of the fiscal year and a majority of our goggle products in the second half of the fiscal year. We anticipate this seasonal impact on our net sales will continue.  As a result, our net sales and operating results have fluctuated significantly from period to period in the past and are likely to do so in the future.

Inflation
 
We do not believe inflation has had a material impact on our operations in the past, although there can be no assurance that this will be the case in the future.


 
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is based upon our Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.  The preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements requires that we make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, net sales and expenses and related disclosures.  On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to inventories, sales returns, income taxes, accounts receivable allowances, share-based compensation, impairment testing, warranty and severance.  We base our estimates on historical experience, performance metrics and various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.  Actual results will differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

We apply the following critical accounting policies in the preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements:
 
Revenue Recognition and Reserve for Returns
 
Our revenue is primarily generated through sales of sunglasses, goggles, prescription frames, and apparel, net of returns and discounts.  Revenue from product sales is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the sales price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured.  These criteria are usually met upon delivery to our “common” carrier, which is also when the risk of ownership and title passes to our customers.
 
Generally, we extend credit to our customers after performing credit evaluations and do not require collateral. Our payment terms generally range from net-30 to net-90, depending on the country or whether we sell directly to retailers or to a distributor.  Our distributors are typically set up as prepay accounts; however, credit may be extended to certain distributors, sometimes upon receipt of a letter of credit.  Generally, our sales agreements with our customers, including distributors, do not provide for any rights of return or price protection.  However, we do approve returns on a case-by-case basis, at our sole discretion.  We record an allowance for estimated returns when revenue is recorded based on historical data and make adjustments when we consider it necessary.  The allowance for returns is calculated using a three step process that includes: (i) calculating an average of actual returns as a percentage of sales over a rolling twelve month period; (ii) estimating the average time period between a sale and the return of the product (13 months at September 30, 2015) and (iii) estimating the value of the product returned.  The reserve is calculated as the average return percentage times gross sales for the average return period less the estimated value of the product returned and adjustments are made as we consider necessary.  The average return percentages at September 30, 2015, the range of the weighted average cumulative return percentages over the past two years and the effect on the liability and net sales if maximum or minimum average return rate over the past two years had been used at September 30, 2015 are shown below in our sensitivity analysis.  Historically, actual returns have been within our expectations.  If future returns are higher than our estimates, our earnings would be adversely affected.
 
 
 
Sales Return Reserve Sensitivity Analysis
 
 
 
(A)
 
(B)
 
(C)
 
(D)
 
 
 
Average
Returns % at
September 30, 2015
 
Average Returns %
Range during
past two
years
 
Decrease to Net Sales if maximum average return rate in (B) was used at September 30, 2015
 
Increase to Net Sales if minimum average return rate in (B) was used at September 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
(Thousands)
   
(Thousands)
 
SPY
    8.2%       5.8% — 8.2%     $     $ 610  
 
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
 
Throughout the year, we perform credit evaluations of our customers, and we adjust credit limits based on payment history and the customer’s current creditworthiness.  We continuously monitor our collections and maintain a reserve for estimated credits, which is calculated on a monthly basis.  We make judgments as to our ability to collect outstanding receivables and provide allowances for anticipated bad debts and refunds.  Provisions are made based upon a review of all significant outstanding invoices and overall quality and age of those invoices not specifically reviewed.  In determining the provision for invoices not specifically reviewed, we analyze collection experience, customer credit worthiness and current economic trends.

If the data used to calculate these allowances does not reflect our future ability to collect outstanding receivables, an adjustment in the reserve for refunds may be required.  Historically, our losses have been consistent with our estimates, but there can be no assurance that we will continue to experience the same credit loss rates that we have experienced in the past.  Unforeseen, material financial difficulties experienced by our customers could have an adverse impact on our profits.
 
 
Share-Based Compensation Expense
 
We measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award.  Stock options generally vest annually over a three year period and the corresponding expense is ratably recognized over the same time period.  No compensation cost is recognized for equity instruments for which employees do not render the requisite service.  The grant-date fair value of employee share options and similar instruments is estimated using option-pricing models adjusted for the unique characteristics of those instruments.
 
Determining Fair Value of Stock Option Grants

Valuation and Amortization Method.  We use the Black-Scholes option-pricing valuation model (single option approach) to calculate the fair value of stock option grants.  For options with graded vesting, the option grant is treated as a single award and compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the entire award.

Expected Term.  The expected term of options granted represents the period of time that the option is expected to be outstanding.  We estimate the expected term of the option grants based on historical exercise patterns that we believe to be representative of future behavior as well as other various factors.

Expected Volatility.  We estimate our volatility using our historical share price performance over the expected life of the options, which management believes is materially indicative of expectations about expected future volatility.
 
Risk-Free Interest Rate.  We use risk-free interest rates in the Black-Scholes option valuation model that are based on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with a remaining term equal to the expected life of the options.

Dividend Rate.  We have not paid dividends on our common stock and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.  Therefore, we use an expected dividend yield of zero.

Forfeitures.  The Financial Accounting Standards Board requires companies to estimate forfeitures at the time of grant and revise those estimates in subsequent reporting periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.  We use historical data to estimate pre-vesting option forfeitures and record share-based compensation expense only for those awards that are expected to vest.

Inventories
 
Inventories consist primarily of finished products, including sunglasses, goggles, prescription frames, apparel and accessories, product components such as replacement lenses along with purchasing and quality control costs.  Inventory items are carried on the books at the lower of cost or market and first-in first-out method for our distribution business.  Periodic physical counts of inventory items are conducted to help verify the balance of inventory.

A reserve is maintained for obsolete or slow moving inventory.  Products are reserved at certain percentages based on their probability of selling, which is estimated based on current and estimated future customer demands and market conditions.  Historically, there has been variability in the amount of write offs, compared to estimated reserves.  These estimates could vary significantly, either favorably or unfavorably, from actual experience if future economic conditions, levels of consumer demand, customer inventory or competitive conditions differ from expectations.
 
 
 
Income Taxes
 
We account for income taxes pursuant to the asset and liability method, whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are computed at each balance sheet date for temporary differences between the consolidated financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future based on enacted laws and rates applicable to the periods in which the temporary differences are expected to affect taxable income.  We consider future taxable income and ongoing, prudent and feasible tax planning strategies in assessing the value of our deferred tax assets.  If we determine that it is more likely than not that these assets will not be realized, we will reduce the value of these assets to their expected realizable value, thereby decreasing our net income.  Evaluating the value of these assets is necessarily based on our management’s judgment.  If we subsequently determine that the deferred tax assets, which had been written down, would be realized in the future, the value of the deferred tax assets would be increased, thereby increasing net income in the period when that determination was made.

We have established a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets in each jurisdiction where we cannot conclude that it is more likely than not that those assets will be realized.  In the event that actual results differ from our forecasts or we adjust the forecast or assumptions in the future, the change in the valuation allowance could have a significant impact on future income tax expense.
 
We are subject to income taxes in the United States and foreign jurisdictions.  In the ordinary course of our business, there are calculations and transactions, including transfer pricing, where the ultimate tax determination is uncertain.  In addition, changes in tax laws and regulations as well as adverse judicial rulings could materially affect the income tax provision
 
Foreign Currency and Derivative Instruments

The functional currency of our foreign wholly owned subsidiary, SPY Europe, is the respective local currency.  Accordingly, we are exposed to transaction gains and losses that could result from fluctuations in foreign currency.  Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rate of exchange on the balance sheet date.  Revenues and expenses are translated using the average exchange rate for the period.  Gains and losses from the translation of foreign subsidiary financial statements are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
 
Debt Modifications
 
From time to time, we have modified and also anticipate modifying certain debt agreements.  We have accounted for and expect to account for future changes in debt agreements as debt modifications, where applicable, based on the relevant authoritative accounting guidance after considering the specific terms of any future debt modifications.

Recently Issued Accounting Principles

In 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09 supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition, as well as most industry-specific guidance, and significantly enhances comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities and industries by providing a principles-based, comprehensive framework for addressing revenue recognition issues. In order for a provider of promised goods or services to recognize as revenue the consideration that it expects to receive in exchange for the promised goods or services, the provider should apply the following five steps: (1) identify the contract with a customer(s); (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. ASU No. 2014-09 also specifies the accounting for some costs to obtain or fulfill a contract with a customer and provides enhanced disclosure requirements. In 2015, FASB deferred ASU No. 2014-09 for one year, and with that deferral, ASU No. 2014-09 will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period, which for us will be our 2018 first quarter. We are permitted to use either the retrospective or the modified retrospective method when adopting ASU No. 2014-09. We are still assessing the potential impact that ASU No. 2014-09 will have on our financial statements and method of adoption.

In July 2015, FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, Inventory – Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which requires that inventory be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Prior to the issuance of the new guidance, inventory was measured at the lower of cost or market. Replacing the concept of market with the single measurement of net realizable value is intended to create efficiencies for preparers. Inventory measured using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method and the retail inventory method are not impacted by the new guidance. The ASU becomes effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods with those fiscal years and early application is permitted. We are evaluating the effect that ASU 2015-11 will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, but do not expect the adoption of ASU 2015-11 to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
 
 
 
Item 4.  Controls and Procedures
 
Disclosure Control and Procedures
 
Management, under the supervision and with the participation of our Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”)) as of September 30, 2015, the end of the period covered by this report.  Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time frames specified by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.  Based upon that evaluation, our Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2015.
 
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
During the three months ended September 30, 2015, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation described above that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


 
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
Item 1.  Legal Proceedings
 
From time to time we may be party to lawsuits in the ordinary course of business.  We are not currently a party to any material legal proceedings.
 
Item 1A.  Risk Factors
 
As of the date of this report, there has not been any material changes to the risk factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.  You should carefully consider the risk factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, which could materially affect our business, financial position and results of operations.
 
Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
None.
 
Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.
 
Item 5.  Other Information

None.
 
Item 6.  Exhibits

See accompanying exhibit index included after the signature page to this report.



SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
SPY Inc.
 
 
 
Date:  November 4, 2015
 
By:
 
/s/ James McGinty
 
 
 
 
James McGinty
 
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary
 
 
 
 
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)



Exhibit Index
 
 
Exhibit No.
 
Description of Document
 
Incorporation by Reference
 
 
 
 
 
10.1
 
Separation and Consulting Agreement, by and between SPY Inc. and Michael Marckx, dated August 14, 2015.
 
Incorporated by reference to Form 10-K filed August 14, 2015.
         
31.1
 
Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
Furnished herewith.
 
 
 
 
 
31.2
 
Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
Furnished herewith.
 
32.1#
 
Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
Furnished herewith.
 
 
 
 
 
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
 
Furnished herewith
 
 
 
 
 
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
 
Furnished herewith
 
 
 
 
 
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
 
Furnished herewith
 
 
 
 
 
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
 
Furnished herewith
 
 
 
 
 
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
 
Furnished herewith
 
 
 
 
 
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
 
Furnished herewith
 
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This certification is being furnished solely to accompany this report pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, and is not being filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the registrant, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

 
 
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