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ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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, 2013

____TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
For the transition period from _____________ to ____________

Commission file number 0-9347

ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Arizona
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

86-0220694
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

7950 E. Acoma Drive, Suite 111, Scottsdale, Arizona  85260
(Address of principal executive offices)        (Zip Code)

(480) 607-1010
(Registrant’s telephone number)
______________________________________________
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed 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 in the past 90 days.      X   Yes   ___ No
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  X   Yes   ___ 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 the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  (Check one):

Large accelerated filer
   
Accelerated filer
 
         
Non-accelerated filer
   
Smaller reporting  company
X
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act)
   
Yes
X
No
 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
As of November 5, 2013 there were 4,939,300 shares of common stock outstanding.
 
 

 
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ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

INDEX
     
Page
Number
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
       
 
Item 1.
Financial Statements
 
       
   
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
4
     
and June 30, 2013
 
       
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
5
     
For the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
 
       
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited)
6
   
  For the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
 
       
   
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited)
7
     
For the three months ended September 30, 2013
 
       
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
 
     
For the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
8
       
 
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
9
   
Note A –
Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Policies and Pronouncements
 
   
Note B –
Stock-Based Compensation and Warrants
 
   
Note C –
Marketable Securities – Restricted
 
   
Note D –
Note Receivable
 
   
Note E –
Land, Property and Equipment
 
   
Note F –
Earnings Per Share
 
   
Note G –
Equity
 
   
Note H –
Contingent Payments
 
   
Note I –
Asset Retirement Obligation
 
   
Note J –
Commitments and Contingencies
 
   
Note K –
Related Party Transactions
 
   
Note L –
Subsequent Events
 
   
Note M –
Liquidity
 
       
 
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
 
     
and Results of Operations
20
       
 
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
23
       
 
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
23
       
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION  
       
 
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
23
       
 
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
23
 
Item 6.
Exhibits
24



 
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ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Except for historical information, the statements contained herein are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts.  The words “believe,” “may,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” ”should,” “plan,” “could,” “target,” “potential,” “is likely,” “will,” “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.   From time to time, the Company may publish or otherwise make available forward-looking statements of this nature.  All such forward-looking statements are based on the expectations of management when made and are subject to, and are qualified by, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by those statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following factors, among others, that could affect the outcome of the Company's forward-looking statements: general economic and market conditions; the inability to attract, hire and retain key personnel; failure of a future acquired business to further the Company's strategies; the difficulty of integrating an acquired business; unforeseen litigation; unfavorable result of potential litigation; the ability to maintain sufficient liquidity in order to support operations; the ability to maintain satisfactory relationships with lenders; the ability to maintain satisfactory relationships with current and future suppliers; federal and/or state regulatory and legislative action; the ability to implement or adjust to new technologies and the ability to secure and maintain key contracts and relationships.  New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible to accurately predict all such risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any risk factor, or combination of risk factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or the risk factors described in this Annual Report or in the documents we incorporate by reference, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.




 
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ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND JUNE 30, 2013
             
   
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
June 30, 2013
ASSETS
 
 (unaudited)
   
CURRENT ASSETS
       
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
                       863,300
$
                     696,400
 
Accounts receivable - trade
 
                         13,600
 
                         9,600
 
Other receivables
 
                         13,400
 
                       32,800
 
Note receivable, current
 
                       400,000
 
                     375,000
 
Marketable securities - restricted
 
                    1,293,700
 
                  1,562,600
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
                       108,000
 
                     121,000
   
Total current assets
 
                    2,692,000
 
                  2,797,400
             
LAND, PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
 
                    4,311,900
 
                  4,339,900
             
OTHER ASSETS
       
 
Trust account - asset retirement obligation
 
                         34,700
 
                       30,000
 
Prepaid royalties, long-term
 
                         50,000
 
                       50,000
TOTAL ASSETS
$
                    7,088,600
$
                  7,217,300
             
LIABILITIES AND  SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
       
CURRENT LIABILITIES
       
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
                       232,500
$
220,900
 
Contingent payments, current
 
                         50,000
 
50,000
   
Total current liabilities
 
                       282,500
 
                     270,900
             
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
       
 
Contingent payments, long-term
 
                    1,113,000
 
                  1,104,600
 
Asset retirement obligation, long-term
 
                       417,400
 
                     417,400
TOTAL LIABILITIES
 
                    1,812,900
 
                  1,792,900
 
 
 
       
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
       
 
Preferred Stock
 
                                 -
 
                               -
 
Common Stock
       
   
Class A - 75,000,000 no par shares authorized, 4,939,300 and
       
   
   4,989,300 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2013
       
   
   and June 30, 2013, respectively
 
                109,098,300
 
              109,121,200
   
Class B - 25,000,000 no par shares authorized and none issued
       
   
   and outstanding
 
                                 -
 
                               -
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
 
                       575,300
 
                     549,900
 
Accumulated Deficit
 
              (104,397,900)
 
            (104,246,700)
   
Total shareholders' equity
 
                    5,275,700
 
                  5,424,400
             
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
$
                    7,088,600
$
                  7,217,300
             
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements




 
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ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, (unaudited)
   
 
       
       
2013
 
2012
             
NET REVENUES
$
14,800
$
101,200
 
Cost of revenues
 
68,800
 
64,500
GROSS PROFIT (LOSS)
 
(54,000)
 
36,700
             
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
       
 
Corporate expenses
 
77,100
 
196,100
 
Alanco Energy Services
 
232,900
 
84,500
 
Amortization of stock-based compensation
 
                   -
 
34,200
       
310,000
 
314,800
             
OPERATING LOSS
 
(364,000)
 
(278,100)
             
OTHER INCOME & EXPENSES
       
 
Interest income (expense), net
 
7,800
 
6,200
 
Gain on sale of Symbius investment
 
                   -
 
86,800
 
Gain on sale of marketable securities
 
204,800
 
280,800
 
Other income (expense), net
 
200
 
200
NET INCOME (LOSS)
$
(151,200)
$
95,900
             
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED
       
   
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders
$
              (0.03)
$
               0.02
             
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
 
4,944,300
 
5,010,300
             
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
             



 
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ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, (unaudited)
 
     
 
       
2013
 
2012
             
Net Income (Loss)
$
        (151,200)
$
           95,900
             
Reclassification adjustment for gain included in Net Income (Loss)
 
        (204,800)
 
       (280,800)
             
Net unrealized gain on marketable securities held at September 30,
 
          185,200
 
         332,600
             
Net unrealized gain on marketable securities sold during the period
 
            45,000
 
         139,800
             
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
$
        (125,800)
$
         287,500
             
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements

 
 
 
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ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 (unaudited)
                   
 
                   
ACCUMULATED
       
                   
OTHER
       
   
COMMON STOCK
 
TREASURY STOCK
 
COMPREHENSIVE
 
ACCUMULATED
   
   
SHARES
 
AMOUNT
 
SHARES
 
AMOUNT
 
INCOME
 
DEFICIT
 
TOTAL
Balances, June 30, 2013
        4,989,300
 $
     109,121,200
 
               -
 $
              -
 $
                  549,900
 $
      (104,246,700)
 $
       5,424,400
 
Shares of Alanco common stock repurchased
                     -
 
                     -
 
       50,000
 
      22,900
 
                               -
 
                           -
 
            22,900
 
Treasury shares retired
            (50,000)
 
            (22,900)
 
     (50,000)
 
     (22,900)
 
                               -
 
                           -
 
          (45,800)
 
Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of tax
                     -
 
                     -
 
               -
 
              -
 
                       25,400
 
                           -
 
            25,400
 
Net loss
                     -
 
                     -
 
               -
 
              -
 
                               -
 
                (151,200)
 
        (151,200)
Balances, September 30, 2013
        4,939,300
 $
     109,098,300
 
               -
 $
              -
 $
                  575,300
 $
      (104,397,900)
 $
       5,275,700
                           
 
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements

 
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ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, (unaudited)
             
       
2013
 
2012
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
       
 
Net income (loss)
$
(151,200)
$
95,900
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:
       
   
Depreciation and amortization
 
42,900
 
15,400
   
Accretion expense
 
8,400
 
             4,200
   
Gain on sale of Symbius investment
 
               -
 
         (86,800)
   
Gain on sale of marketable securities
 
(204,800)
 
       (280,800)
   
Stock-based compensation
 
               -
 
34,200
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
       
   
Accounts receivable
 
(4,000)
 
(56,100)
   
Other receivables
 
19,400
 
         (63,400)
   
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
13,000
 
(4,200)
   
Trust account - asset retirement obligation
 
(4,700)
 
                  -
   
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
11,600
 
(199,500)
 
Net cash used in operating activities
 
    (269,400)
 
       (541,100)
           
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
       
 
Issuance of note receivable to American Citizenship Center, LLC
 
      (25,000)
 
         (50,000)
 
Proceeds from repayment of Symbius note
 
               -
 
         100,000
 
Purchase of land, property, and equipment
 
      (14,900)
 
       (824,000)
 
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities
 
      499,100
 
      1,453,200
 
Proceeds from sale of Symbius investment, net of legal expenses
 
               -
 
         248,900
 
Net cash provided by investing activities
 
      459,200
 
         928,100
             
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
       
 
Purchase of treasury shares
 
      (22,900)
 
                  -
 
   Net cash used in financing activities
 
      (22,900)
 
                  -
             
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 
      166,900
 
         387,000
             
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
 
      696,400
 
         284,300
             
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
$
      863,300
$
         671,300
   
 
       
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
             
 
Non-cash investing & financing activities:
       
   
Unrealized gain on marketable securities
$
        25,400
$
         191,600
             
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
 

 
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ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Note A – Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Policies and Pronouncements

Recent Business Development

Alanco Energy Services, Inc. – In April 2012, Alanco Energy Services, Inc. (“AES”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, executed an agreement with TC Operating, LLC (“TCO”) of Grand Junction, CO to transfer a land lease for approximately 24 acres near Grand Junction, CO (“Deer Creek site”) and all related assets to AES with the intent for AES to construct facilities for the treatment and disposal of large quantities of produced water generated by oil and natural gas producers in Western Colorado.  The site was chosen due to its unique ability to meet stringent government requirements for disposal of the high saline water produced as a by-product of oil and gas production, and termed “produced water”.  The agreement included the transfer of all related tangible and intangible assets as well as Federal, State and County permits (issued or in process) required to construct and operate the facilities.  Subsequent to the TCO agreement, AES renegotiated an amended lease that became effective on May 1, 2012.  The terms of the amended lease requires minimum monthly lease payments plus additional rent based upon quantities of produced water received at the site.  In addition, under the TCO agreement, TCO can earn additional payments based upon a percentage of the net cumulative EBITDA (net of all related AES capital investments) over a period of approximately 10 years (contingent purchase price obligation), starting January 1, 2014.  Under certain circumstances, the acreage covered by the lease may be expanded by up to 50 acres to allow for additional expansion at the site. See Note H – Contingent Payments for additional discussion of the earn-out.

AES also purchased a 160 acre site near Grand Junction, CO (“Indian Mesa site”) from Deer Creek Disposal, LLC (“DCD”), for additional expansion of the disposal facility.  As consideration for the land purchase, AES paid $500,000 at the April 13, 2012 closing and assumed a non-interest bearing, secured, $200,000 note which was paid on its November 15, 2012 due date.  AES has also agreed to contingent quarterly earn-out payments to DCD up to a maximum total of $800,000, generally determined as 10% of quarterly revenues in excess of operating expenses, not to exceed $200,000 for any calendar quarter (contingent land payment).  See Note H – Contingent Payments for additional discussion of the contingent land payment.

Related to the treatment and disposal facilities, in fiscal year 2012 AES entered into a management agreement with TCO to manage the project for a monthly management fee of $10,000 initially and $20,000 after final permits for the Deer Creek operation are obtained.  The management agreement expired in January 2013 and is continuing on a month to month basis.  During the quarter ended September 30, 2013, the Company paid TCO $63,000 under the management agreement.  Refer to the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 for additional discussion about the TCO management agreement.

Basis of Presentation

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements presented herein have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q.  Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted.  In our opinion, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of such condensed consolidated financial statements.  Such necessary adjustments consist of normal recurring items and the elimination of all significant intercompany balances and transactions.

These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s June 30, 2013 Annual Report filed on Form 10-K.  Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.

 
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ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
 
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from these estimates.
 
Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities – The estimated fair values for assets and liabilities are determined at discrete points in time based on relevant information. The Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) prioritizes inputs used in measuring fair value into a hierarchy of three levels: Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities traded in active markets, Level 2 – observable inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and Level 3 – unobservable inputs in which little or no market activity exists that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions that market participants would use in pricing. These estimates involve uncertainties and cannot be determined with precision. The carrying amounts of receivables, prepaid expenses, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities approximate fair value given their short-term nature, which represent Level 3 input levels.

The following are the classes of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2013, using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1); significant other observable inputs (Level 2); and significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):


   
Level 1:
           
   
Quoted Prices
 
Level 2:
       
   
in active
 
Significant
 
Level 3:
 
Total
   
Markets
 
Other
 
Significant
 
at
   
for Identical
 
Observable
 
Unobservable
 
September 30,
   
Assets
 
Inputs
 
Inputs
 
2013
Marketable Securities - Restricted
$
                       -
$
       1,293,700
$
                       -
$
       1,293,700
                 
Asset Retirement Obligation
 
                       -
 
                    -
 
             417,400
 
          417,400
                 
Contingent Land Payment
 
                       -
 
                    -
 
             646,100
 
          646,100
                 
Contingent Purchase Price
 
                       -
 
                    -
 
             516,900
 
          516,900
 
$
                       -
$
       1,293,700
$
          1,580,400
$
       2,874,100


 
Fair Value of Marketable Securities - Restricted – The estimated fair values of Marketable Securities - Restricted are determined at discrete points in time based on relevant market information.  The Marketable Securities – Restricted is comprised entirely of ORBCOMM Inc. (“ORBCOMM”) common shares (NASDAQ: ORBC) registered under a currently effective ORBCOMM Form S-3 registration statement.  Under the terms of the Agreement, the Company is limited to selling up to 279,600 shares per month.  The sale restriction above is why the fair value measurement at September 30, 2013 of ORBCOMM’s Stock is based on quoted prices for similar assets in active markets that are directly observable and thus represent a Level 2 fair value measurement.  However, management does not believe the restriction will interfere with any plans to market their stock holdings.  As such, the trading price is used as fair value with no further adjustment.  The remaining shares will be revalued at the end of each reporting period with per share market value fluctuations reported as Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the period.


 
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ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
 
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)

      Asset Retirement ObligationThe Deer Creek asset retirement obligation is the estimated cost to close the Deer Creek facility under terms of the lease, meeting environmental and State of Colorado regulatory requirements.  The estimate is determined at discrete points in time based upon significant unobservable inputs in which little or no market activity exists that is significant to the fair value of the liability, therefore requiring the Company to develop its own assumptions.  Management’s estimate of the asset retirement obligation is based upon a cost estimate developed by a consultant knowledgeable of government closure requirements and costs incurred at similar water disposal facility operations.  The process used was to identify each activity in the closure process, obtaining vendor estimated costs, in current dollars, to perform the closure activity and accumulating the various vendor estimates to determine the asset retirement obligation.  A present value discount has not been taken as the estimated closure costs, excluding regulatory changes and inflation adjustments, are anticipated to remain fairly consistent over the operational life of the facility.  The lack of an active market to validate the estimated asset retirement obligation results in the fair value of asset retirement obligation to be a Level 3 fair value measurement.  ASC Topic 410-20: Asset Retirement Obligations requires the Company to review the asset retirement obligation on a recurring basis and record changes in the period incurred.
 
    Contingent Payments – The contingent land payment and contingent purchase price liabilities are also determined at discrete points in time based upon unobservable inputs in which little or no market activity exists that is significant to the fair value of the liability, therefore requiring the Company to develop its own assumptions.  In calculating the estimate of fair value for both of the contingent payments, management completed an estimate of the present value of each identified contingent liability based upon projected income, cash flows and capital expenditures for the Deer Creek facility developed under plans currently approved by the Company’s board of directors.  Different assumptions relative to the expansion or alternative uses of the Deer Creek and Indian Mesa facilities could result in significantly different valuations.  The projected payments have been discounted at a rate of 3% per annum to determine net present value.  The lack of an active market to validate the estimated contingent land and purchase price liabilities results in the fair value of the contingent land and purchase price liabilities to be a Level 3 fair value measurement.  ASC Topic 820: Fair Value Measurement requires the Company to review the contingent land and purchase price liabilities on a recurring basis and record changes in the period incurred.
 
New Accounting Policies

The Company did not adopt any new accounting policies in the quarter ended September 30, 2013.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2013, the FASB issued guidance on reporting of amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income.  The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2012.  The Company has adopted the guidance, which had no material impact on its financial position and results of operations.

In July 2013, the FASB issued guidance on the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss carry forward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carry forward exits at the reporting date.  The guidance is effective for fiscal, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013 and early adoption is permitted.  The Company has adopted the guidance, which had no material impact on its financial position and results of operations.

 There have been no other recent accounting pronouncements or changes in accounting pronouncements during the three months ended September 30, 2013, that are of significance, or potential significance, to us.


 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)

Note B – Stock-Based Compensation and Warrants

The Company has stock-based compensation plans and reports stock-based compensation expense for all stock-based compensation awards based on the estimated grant date fair value.  The value of the compensation cost is amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods of the award (generally the option vesting term).

The Company estimates fair value using the Black-Scholes valuation model.  Assumptions used to estimate compensation expense are determined as follows:

·  
Expected term is determined under the simplified method using an average of the contractual term and vesting period of the award as appropriate statistical data required to properly estimate the expected term was not available;

·  
Expected volatility of award grants made under the Company’s plans is measured using the historical daily changes in the market price of the Company’s common stock over the expected term of the award and contemplation of future activity;

·  
Risk-free interest rate is the implied yield on zero-coupon U.S. Treasury bonds with a remaining maturity equal to the expected term of the awards; and,

·  
Forfeitures are based on the history of cancellations of awards granted by the Company and management’s analysis of potential future forfeitures.

The Company has several employee stock option and officer and director stock option plans that have been approved by the shareholders of the Company.  The plans require that options be granted at a price not less than market on the date of grant and are more fully discussed in our Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2013.

The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option activity during the first three months of fiscal 2014:



 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)

             
Weighted
 
 
     
         
Weighted
 
Average
 
 
     
   
 
   
Average
 
Remaining
 
Aggregate
 
Aggregate
 
         
Exercise Price
 
Contractual
 
Fair
 
Instrinsic
 
     
Shares
 
Per Share
 
Term (1)
 
Value (3)
 
Value (2)
 
                         
Outstanding July 1, 2013
1,084,100
 
$0.67
 
4.18
$
       296,100
$
              -
 
 
Granted
 
                -
 
-
 
-
 
                 -
 
              -
 
 
Exercised
 
                -
 
-
 
-
 
                 -
 
              -
 
 
Forfeited or expired
         (7,500)
 
$1.50
 
-
 
(4,000)
 
              -
 
Outstanding September 30, 2013
1,076,600
 
$0.66
 
3.96
$
292,100
$
              -
 
Exercisable September 30, 2013
1,076,600
 
$0.66
 
3.96
$
292,100
$
              -
 
                         
(1)
Remaining contractual term presented in years.
             
(2)
The aggregate intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the exercise price of the underlying
 
 
awards and the closing price of the Company's common stock as of September 30, 2013, for those awards that
 
 
have an exercise price currently below the closing price as of September 30, 2013 of $.50.
     
(3)
Aggregate Fair Value is calculated using the Black Scholes option pricing model to estimate fair value of stock-based
 
compensation.
                   

         As of September 30, 2013, there were no unamortized Black Scholes values related to stock option grants made in prior periods.  There were no new grants during the three months ended September 30, 2013.

As of September 30, 2013, the Company had no outstanding warrants.  All warrants that were previously outstanding expired during the three months ended September 30, 2013.  The following table summarizes the Company’s warrant activity during the first three months of fiscal 2014:
 

         
Weighted
     
Number of
 
Average
     
Shares
 
Exercise Price
Warrants Outstanding, June 30, 2013
95,100
$
2.64
 
Granted
 
                       -
 
-
 
Exercised
 
                       -
 
-
 
Canceled/Expired
             (95,100)
 
2.64
Warrants Outstanding, September 30, 2013
                       -
$
-

Note C – Marketable Securities – Restricted

At September 30, 2013, the Company had net Marketable Securities - Restricted in the amount of $1,293,700 representing the market value ($5.24 per share) of 246,893 ORBCOMM Common Shares (NASDAQ: ORBC) received as partial consideration in the May 16, 2011 sale of StarTrak, net of an estimated 83,306 shares to be returned to ORBCOMM for settlement of obligations under the escrow agreement more fully discussed in our Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013.  The net cost basis of these shares at September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013 is $2.91 per share.

The ORBCOMM common shares are registered under a currently effective ORBCOMM Form S-3 registration statement, however, under the terms of the Agreement, the Company is limited to selling up to 279,600 shares monthly.  The Company has classified these securities as available-for-sale at both September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013. The fair value measurement on the date indicated is based upon quoted prices for similar assets in active markets and thus represents a Level 2 fair value measurement. The restriction discussed above is why ORBCOMM’s Common Stock trading price is deemed a Level 2 input. However, management does not believe the restriction will interfere with any plans to market their stock holdings. As such, the trading price is used as fair value with no further adjustment.
 

 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)
 
The shares held are revalued at the end of each reporting period with per share market value fluctuations reported as Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the period.  Based upon the change in market value of $4.49 per share at June 30, 2013 to $5.24 per share at September 30, 2013, the Company recorded an unrealized gain on marketable securities held at September 30, 2013 (presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)), of $185,200.  The actual gain or loss on securities sold is reported in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.  At September 30, 2013, the Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income of $575,300 was presented in the Shareholders’ Equity section of the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The Company reviews its marketable equity holdings in ORBCOMM on a regular basis to determine if its investment has experienced an other-than-temporary decline in fair value.  The Company considers ORBCOMM’s cash position, earnings and revenue outlook, stock price performance, liquidity and management ownership, among other factors, in its review.  If it is determined that an other-than-temporary decline exists, the Company writes down the investment to its market value and records the related impairment as an investment loss in its Statement of Operations.  As of close of market on November 5, 2013, the per share value of the ORBCOMM Common Stock was $6.11, $3.20 per share above the cost basis of $2.91 per share and above the June 30, 2013 valuation of $4.49 per share as presented on the attached balance sheet.

The Company sold a total of 101,118 shares of ORBCOMM, Inc. Common Stock during the three months ended September 30, 2013 for total proceeds of $499,100, and an average selling price of approximately $4.94 per share, resulting in a net gain of $204,800.  The remaining net shares at September 30, 2013 of 246,893 include approximately 83,300 shares that are still held in escrow.

The following table summarizes the activities related to investment in Marketable Securities for the three months ended September 30, 2013:


Marketable Securities
     
Cost Basis
         
Accumulated
 
Net
 
at $2.91
 
Market Value
 
Unrealized
 
Shares
 
Per Share
 
Per Share
 
Total Value
 
Gain
 
(Loss)
June 30, 2013
348,011
$
      1,012,700
$
4.49
$
     1,562,600
$
      549,900
$
             -
                       
  Shares sold
    (101,118)
 
       (294,300)
               
 
                     
September 30, 2013
246,893
$
         718,400
$
5.24
$
     1,293,700
$
      575,300
$
             -


Note D – Note Receivable

Note receivable of $400,000 and $375,000 at September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013 respectively, represents a note due from American Citizenship Center, LLC (“ACC”), a related party.  The $400,000 balance at September 30, 2013 represents the outstanding amount drawn on a $400,000 credit line.  The note is secured by all assets of ACC and bears interest at the rate of 7.5% per annum.  ACC must make payments on the note to reduce its outstanding balance to at least $300,000 as of December 31, 2013.  The outstanding principal balance shall be reduced to at least $100,000 on or before March 31, 2014 with the remaining unpaid balance of the note due by June 30, 2014. Refer to the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 for additional discussion on the Company’s investment in ACC.
 

 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)

Note E – Land, Property and Equipment

Land, Property and Equipment at September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013 consist of the following:

             
   
June 30, 2013
 
Additions
 
September 30, 2013
Office furniture and equipment
$
                   51,300
 $
                     -
 $
                      51,300
Water disposal facility
 
              2,707,700
 
               2,400
 
                 2,710,100
Production equipment
 
                 207,800
 
                     -
 
                    207,800
   
              2,966,800
 
               2,400
 
                 2,969,200
Less accumulation depreciation
 
                (190,200)
 
            (42,900)
 
                   (233,100)
Land and improvements
 
              1,429,900
 
             12,500
 
                 1,442,400
Construction in progress
 
                 133,400
 
                     -
 
                    133,400
  Net book value
$
              4,339,900
 $
            (28,000)
 $
                 4,311,900

Note F – Earnings Per Share

Basic and diluted loss per share of common stock was computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding.

Diluted earnings per share are computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock and dilutive securities outstanding during the period.  Dilutive securities are options, warrants, convertible debt, and preferred stock that are freely exercisable into common stock at less than the prevailing market price.  Dilutive securities are not included in the weighted average number of shares when inclusion would increase the earnings per share or decrease the loss per share. As of September 30, 2013 and 2012, there were no dilutive securities included in the loss per share calculation as the effect would be antidilutive.  Considering all holders’ rights, total common stock equivalents issuable under these potentially dilutive securities are approximately 1,076,600 and 830,500 at September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Note G – Equity

The Company did not issue any Common Stock during the three months ended September 30, 2013.

During the three months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recognized a comprehensive unrealized gain on marketable securities held in the amount of $25,400, reported in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity, to reflect the increase in value of Marketable Securities – Restricted held at September 30, 2013. See Note A – Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Policies and Pronouncements for additional discussion of fair value of financial instruments and marketable securities.
 
In December 2011, the Company announced that its board of directors had authorized a stock repurchase program whereby the Company could repurchase up to 2 million shares of its outstanding common stock over the next 12 months.  The stock repurchase program was extended, under the same limitation, through December 31, 2013.  For the three months ended September 30, 2013, the Company had repurchases under the program for a total of 50,000 shares at a cost of approximately $22,900, or $.46 per share.
 

 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)

The Company has authorized 25,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock of which 5,000,000 shares have been allocated to Series A, 500,000 have been allocated to Series B, 400,000 have been allocated to Series C, 500,000 have been allocated to Series D, and 750,000 have been allocated to Series E.  At September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013 no Preferred Stock of any series are issued or outstanding.  Refer to the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 for additional discussion of the Company’s authorized and allocated preferred shares.

Note H - Contingent Payments
 
Contingent payments at September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013 relate to AES asset purchase transactions completed in conjunction with the construction of water disposal facilities for the treatment and disposal of produced water generated by oil and natural gas producers in Western Colorado.  Details of the contingent payments are as follows:


   
September 30,
 
 June 30,
   
2013
 
2013
Fair value - contingent land payment
$
            646,100
$
        641,400
Fair value - contingent purchase price
 
            516,900
 
        513,200
   
         1,163,000
 
     1,154,600
         Less current portion
 
            (50,000)
 
        (50,000)
Fair value - contingent payments, long-term
$
         1,113,000
 $
     1,104,600
 

Contingent land payment of $646,100 at September 30, 2013 represents the net present value of $800,000 of estimated contingent land payments due under an agreement whereby Alanco Energy Services, Inc. (“AES”) acquired 160 acres of land known as Indian Mesa.  The payment is based upon 10% of any quarterly income (defined as gross revenues less operating expenses up to a maximum of $200,000 per quarter and $800,000 cumulative) for activity at both the Deer Creek and the Indian Mesa locations.  The payments were projected considering current operating plans as approved by the Alanco Board of Directors, with the payments discounted at a rate of 3% per annum.  Accretion expense is being imputed at 3% per annum, increasing the fair value of the contingent land payment during the three months ended September 30, 2013 by $4,700.

Contingent purchase price of $516,900 at September 30, 2013 represents the net present value of projected payments to be made to TC Operating, LLC (“TCO”) pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement under which TC Operating transferred a land lease for approximately 24 acres of land known as Deer Creek and all related tangible and intangible assets.  Per the agreement, the contingent payments are determined as 28% of the Cumulative EBITDA in excess of all of AES’s capital investment for the ten (10) year period commencing on the earlier of (i) the recovery of AES’s capital investment, or (ii) January 1, 2014.  AES’s Capital investment shall mean the aggregate amount incurred by AES in acquiring the Assets, the Indian Mesa Facility, and or improving either the Deer Creek Facility or the Indian Mesa Facility.   Payments of said Contingent Purchase Price shall be payable quarterly.  The projected payments consider current operating plans as approved by the Alanco Board of Directors, with payments discounted at a rate of 3% per annum to determine net present value.  Accretion expense is being imputed at 3% per annum, increasing the fair value of the contingent land payment during the three months ended September 30, 2013 by $3,700.

Note I – Asset Retirement Obligation

The Company has recognized estimated asset retirement obligations (closure cost) of $417,400 to remove leasehold improvements, remediate any pollution issues and return the Deer Creek water disposal property to its natural state at the conclusion of the Company’s lease. The closure process is a requirement of both the Deer Creek lease and the State of Colorado, a permitting authority for such facilities. The closure cost estimate, in current dollars, was completed by an approved independent consultant experienced in estimating closure costs for water disposal operations and the estimated amount was approved by the State of Colorado. A present value discount has not been taken as the estimated closure costs, excluding regulatory changes and inflation adjustments, are anticipated to remain fairly consistent over the operational life of the facility. The amount of $417,400 as of September 30, 2013 reflects a 1.8% inflation adjustment recorded during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013.
 
 

 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)
 
Asset retirement obligations are recorded in the period in which they are incurred and reasonably estimable.  Retirement of assets may involve efforts such as removal of leasehold improvements, contractually required demolition, and other related activities, depending on the nature and location of the assets.  In identifying asset retirement obligations, the Company considers identification of legally enforceable obligations, changes in existing law, estimate of potential settlement dates, and the calculation of an appropriate discount rate to be used in calculating the fair value of the obligation.   The Company reviews the asset retirement obligation quarterly and performs a formal annual assessment of its estimates to determine if an adjustment to the value of the asset retirement obligation is required.

The laws of the State of Colorado require companies to meet environmental and asset retirement obligations by selecting an approved payment method.  The Company has elected to meet its obligation by making quarterly payments of approximately $4,700 into a trust that over the expected lease period will build liquid assets to meet the asset retirement obligation.  During the quarter ended September 30, 2013, the Company made the required quarterly payment.  The balances in the trust account for the asset retirement obligation as of September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013 were $34,700 and $30,000, respectively.
 
Note J – Commitments and Contingencies

Sale of StarTrak Systems, LLC

In May of 2011, the Company sold the operations of StarTrak Systems, LLC (“StarTrak”), a subsidiary comprising the Company’s Wireless Asset Management segment, to ORBCOMM Inc. (“ORBCOMM”).  (See Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2013 for a further discussion on the sale).   The following discusses the remaining unresolved items related to the sale as of September 30, 2013:

Working Capital Adjustment – The Asset Purchase Agreement (“APA”) provided compensation for changes in working capital between November 30, 2010 and May 31, 2011, the measurement date, determined in accordance with GAAP consistently applied.  If working capital, defined as current assets minus current liabilities less long-term deferred revenue, increased over the period, ORBCOMM will pay the value of that increase in cash or additional ORBCOMM Common Stock.  If the defined working capital decreased during the period, Alanco will return that amount from ORBCOMM Common Stock, valued at $3.001 per share.

ORBCOMM delivered to Alanco on August 12, 2011, a written statement of the Current Assets, Current Liabilities and Net Working Capital Amount pursuant to the terms of the Agreement reflecting a working capital adjustment in favor of ORBCOMM of approximately $700,000.  Under terms of the Agreement, Alanco submitted a “Notice of Disagreement” of the Net Working Capital Amount submitted by ORBCOMM.  The Agreement stipulates third party arbitration to resolve disagreements over the working capital adjustment.  In an attempt to avoid the expense of submitting the disagreement to arbitration prematurely, and in consideration of mutual desires to resolve the issue, the parties are working to resolve the issue.  The Company has recorded a reserve in excess of $100,000 for this contingent liability as of September 30, 2013.  However, based upon the limited documentation received from ORBCOMM to date, we cannot reasonably estimate the likelihood of additional liability.  Although we believe our reserve to be adequate, the ultimate liability may be materially revised as we continue to work to resolve the matter. As of the filing of this Form 10-Q, the parties were reviewing the working capital calculations and no resolution had been reached.
 

 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)

Product Warranty Escrow - The APA required a Product Warranty Escrow account in the amount of 166,611 shares of ORBCOMM common stock be established to provide for the availability of ORBCOMM shares to pay for half of certain product warranty costs incurred during the period March 1, 2011 to April 30, 2012, but only to the extent total warranty costs during the period exceed $600,000.  Under the escrow agreement, shares returned to ORBCOMM in payment of those warranty costs would again be valued at $3.001 per share.  Upon distribution of the shares to ORBCOMM from the escrow account, the remaining shares would be distributed to Alanco.  To recognize at September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013 the potential return of ORBCOMM shares under this agreement, Alanco has reduced the balance of the Marketable Securities – Restricted by the value of 83,306 shares.  The 83,306 shares reduction is based on management’s best estimate of the warranty costs at September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013.  The ultimate number of shares of ORBCOMM Common Stock to be returned to ORBCOMM in the final settlement is currently undeterminable and may be in excess of the 83,306 shares currently estimated by the Company.  The parties are currently in discussion with the objective of resolving the final distribution under this escrow agreement.
 
Legal Proceedings

The Company may from time to time be involved in litigation arising from the normal course of business.  As of September 30, 2013, there was no such litigation pending deemed material by the Company.

Note K – Related Party Transactions
 
On October 10, 2011, the Company entered into employment agreements with the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.  The agreements have severance provisions and are effective through December 31, 2014.  In addition, the Company and the parties had agreed to defer certain compensation to future years.  At September 30, 2012, all deferred amounts had been paid.  Prior to December 31, 2011, the Company also agreed to defer the January 1, 2012 salary reductions discussed in the agreements due to anticipated increased business activity.  The effective date of the salary reduction is currently on hold and will be reviewed on a quarterly basis.   Copies of the agreements were attached as exhibits to the Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2013, the Company provided $25,000 in loan advances to ACC, increasing the amount due to $400,000, the maximum amount under the agreement.  See Note D – Notes Receivable for additional discussion of the ACC loan agreement.

Note L – Subsequent Events

Subsequent to September 30, 2013, the Company sold approximately 135,100 shares of ORBCOMM, Inc. (presented at September 30, 2013 as Marketable Securities – Restricted) for approximately $778,100, or an average of $5.76  per share.  See Note C – Marketable Securities – Restricted for additional discussion on the ORBCOMM stock held.
 

 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)
 
Note M - Liquidity

             During the three months ended September 30, 2013, the Company reported a net loss of ($151,200) and for fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, the Company reported a net loss of ($683,000).  During fiscal 2014, the Company expects to meet its working capital and other cash requirements with its current operations, cash reserves and sales of marketable securities as required.  However, if for any reason, the Company does require additional working capital to complete its business plan, there can be no assurance that the Company’s efforts to acquire the required additional working capital will be successful. The Company’s continued existence is dependent upon its ability to achieve and maintain profitable operations, identify profitable acquisition/merger candidates and/or successfully invest its capital.
 
 

 
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Item 2 - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
Forward-Looking Statements: Except for historical information, the statements contained herein are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts.  The words “believe,” “may,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” ”should,” “plan,” “could,” “target,” “potential,” “is likely,” “will,” “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.   From time to time, the Company may publish or otherwise make available forward-looking statements of this nature.  All such forward-looking statements are based on the expectations of management when made and are subject to, and are qualified by, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by those statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following factors, among others, that could affect the outcome of the Company's forward-looking statements: general economic and market conditions; the inability to attract, hire and retain key personnel; failure of a future acquired business to further the Company's strategies; the difficulty of integrating an acquired business; unforeseen litigation; unfavorable result of potential litigation; the ability to maintain sufficient liquidity in order to support operations; the ability to maintain satisfactory relationships with lenders; the ability to maintain satisfactory relationships with current and future suppliers; federal and/or state regulatory and legislative action; the ability to implement or adjust to new technologies and the ability to secure and maintain key contracts and relationships.  New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible to accurately predict all such risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any risk factor, or combination of risk factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or the risk factors described in this Annual Report or in the documents we incorporate by reference, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations are based upon the condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.  The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period.  On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions concerning classification and valuation of investments, the estimated fair value of stock-based compensation, expense recognition, realization of deferred tax assets, accounts and note receivables, estimated useful lives of fixed assets, the recorded values of accruals and contingencies including the ORBCOMM fuel sensor escrow and working capital adjustment liabilities, the estimated fair values of the Company’s asset retirement obligation and the contingent land and purchase price liabilities.  We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.  The result of these estimates and judgments form the basis for making conclusions about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.  Actual results may materially differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.  For a discussion of our critical accounting policies and estimates, refer to the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013.  There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies during 2014.


 
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Results of Operations

Presented below is management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations for the periods indicated:

(A)  
Three months ended September 30, 2013 versus three months ended September 30, 2012

Net Revenues
Net revenues reported for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 were $14,800, a decrease of $86,400, or 85.4% as compared to $101,200 reported for the quarter ended September 30, 2012.  Revenues continue to be at a low level as water disposal operations remain in a startup mode and the Company develops relationships with potential customers in the region.  Water deliveries are also impacted by the prices of oil and gas which drives drilling activities in the region, the restriction on drilling during winter months which negatively impacts water deliveries, and alternative uses of produced water that some potential customers are utilizing.  As additional customers are expected to recognize the savings of using a local water disposal company and as additional relationships develop, we expect revenues to increase.

Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were $68,800 and $64,500, respectively, which represents a slight increase when comparing the periods.  Cost of revenues consists of direct labor costs, equipment costs (including depreciation), land lease costs and other operating costs.  Approximately 71% of the cost of revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 consisted of fixed costs such as depreciation, amortization, accretion and lease costs versus 29% for the quarter ended September 30, 2012.  Variable costs in the current quarter, including labor and lease costs tied to water deliveries, were down due to the reduced revenues in the period while the fixed costs reflect a full quarter of expense.  The facility was open in mid-August of 2012, so the same period in the prior fiscal year did not include a full quarter of the fixed costs noted previously and the variable expenses were higher due to higher water deliveries.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 (consisting of corporate expenses, AES selling, general and administrative expense, and amortization of stock-based compensation) was $310,000, a decrease of $4,800, or 1.5%, compared to $314,800 reported for the quarter ended September 30, 2012.  Corporate expenses for the current quarter was $77,100 and represented a decrease of $119,000, or 60.7%, compared to corporate expenses of $196,100 reported for the comparable quarter ended September 30, 2012.  The decrease resulted from increased allocation of corporate service cost to AES from $16,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 to $150,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and reflects the increased activity performed by corporate for the AES operation and billings for accounting services provided to ACC which totaled $9,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013.  AES operating expenses were $232,900 for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, an increase of $148,400, or 175.6%, compared to $84,500 reported for the quarter ended September 30, 2012.  The AES operating expenses relate to the Deer Creek Water Disposal facility that initiated operations during August 2012 and represents general overhead associated with the operation.  The increase is primarily related to the increase in corporate service cost discussed previously.  Amortization of stock-based compensation for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 was $0 as compared to $34,200 for the same period of the prior fiscal year.  All stock-based compensation for grants in prior years was recorded as of the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 and no new grants were issued in the current quarter.

Operating Loss
Operating Loss for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 was ($364,000), an increase of $85,900, or 30.9%, compared to an Operating Loss of ($278,100) reported for the same quarter of the prior year.  The increased operating loss resulted primarily from decreased revenues during the current quarter as compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

 
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Other Income and Expense
Net interest income for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 was $7,800, an increase of $1,600 when compared to interest income of $6,200 for the quarter ended September 30, 2012.  The increase in interest income related primarily to an increase in the average outstanding balance of the ACC note receivable.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2013, the Company recorded net gains on the sale of marketable securities of $204,800, resulting from the sale of 101,118 shares of its ORBCOMM Common Stock at an average selling price of $4.94 per share, compared to net gains on sale of marketable securities in the comparable quarter of the prior year of $280,800, resulting from the sale of 402,888 shares of ORBCOMM Common Stock at an average selling price of $3.61.  During the quarter ended September 30, 2012, the Company recorded a net gain on the sale of its Symbius investment of $86,800.  See the Company’s Form 10-K for additional discussion of the Symbius investment.
 
Net Income (Loss)
Net Income (Loss) for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 amounted to ($151,200), or ($0.03) per share, compared to net income of $95,900, or $0.02 per share, in the comparable quarter of the prior year for reasons previously discussed.

Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income for the current quarter of $25,400 represents the unrealized change in market value of the Company’s Marketable Securities compared to the prior period.  Comprehensive income for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 consisted of the net value of three items:  1) the quarter ending market value reclassification adjustment for gain included in Net Income (Loss) of $204,800, an Unrealized Gain on Marketable Securities of $185,200 resulting from an increase in the market value of the shares held at September 30, 2013 compared to the value at June 30, 2013, and;  3) the net unrealized gain on marketable securities sold during the period of $45,000.  At September 30, 2013 the Company valued 246,893 shares (net of escrow shares) of ORBCOMM, Inc. Common Stock at $5.24 per share for a total value of $1,293,700.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company’s current assets at September 30, 2013 exceeded current liabilities by $2,409,500, resulting in a current ratio of 9.5 to 1.  At June 30, 2013, current assets exceeded current liabilities by $2,526,500 reflecting a current ratio of 10.3 to 1.  The reduction in net current assets at September 30, 2013 versus June 30, 2013 was due primarily to the sale of marketable securities – restricted during the current quarter, a reduction in accounts and other receivables, offset by an increase in notes receivable.

Accounts receivable of $13,600 represents the outstanding billings at September 30, 2013 of the AES water disposal operation.  Other receivables totaling $13,400 represents billings to ACC for accounting services of $6,000 and interest of $7,400.

Cash used in operations for the three months ended September 30, 2013 was ($269,400), a decrease of $271,700, or 50.2% compared to the ($541,100) reported for the same quarter of the prior year.  The decrease in net cash used in operations for the three months ended September 30, 2013 was due primarily to reductions in payments on accounts payable and accruals offset by an operating loss rather than operating income as compared to the same period of the prior year end.

 Cash provided by investing activities for the three months ended September 30, 2013 was $459,200, a decrease of $468,900 or 50.5% compared to the $928,100 provided for the same period of the prior year.  The decrease was primarily due to decreases in cash proceeds in the quarter ended September 30, 2013 from the sale of marketable securities compared to the same period of the prior year, and the cash proceeds provided in the quarter ended September 30, 2012 from the repayment of the Symbius note and the sale of the Symbius investment, all offset by a reduction in purchases of land, property and equipment.

 
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Cash used in financing activities for the three months ended September 30, 2013 was ($22,900) compared to $0 used in financing activities for the same period of the prior year.  The $22,900 represents the purchase of treasury shares in the quarter ended September 30, 2013.

During fiscal 2014, the Company expects to meet its working capital and other cash requirements with its operations, current cash reserves and sales of marketable securities as required.  However, the Company may require additional working capital for future operations.  While the Company believes that it will succeed in attracting additional required capital and will generate capital from future operations, there can be no assurance that the Company’s efforts will be successful.  The Company’s continued existence is dependent upon its ability to achieve and maintain profitable operations, identify profitable acquisition/merger candidates and/or successfully invest its capital. 

Item 3 – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not applicable to smaller reporting company.

Item 4 - CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
(a) EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The Company carried out, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended).  Based on their evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of September 30, 2013, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.  Management has concluded that the condensed consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q fairly present, in all material respects, the Company’s financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income (loss) and cash flows for the periods and dates presented.

(b) CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Legal Proceedings - The Company may from time to time be involved in litigation arising from the normal course of business.  As of September 30, 2013, there was no such litigation pending deemed material by the Company.

Item 2.  UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

During the three months ended September 30, 2013, no shares of Company stock were issued.


 
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Item 6.  EXHIBITS

 
 31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer
 
 31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer
 
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
 
 101.INS
XBRL Instance Document
 
 101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
 
 101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
 
 101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
 
 101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
 
 101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase

SIGNATURE

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 thereunder duly authorized.
 
                        ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
 
 
(Registrant)
/s/ John A. Carlson
John A. Carlson
Chief Financial Officer
Alanco Technologies, Inc.
 
 
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