Edgar Filing: FRANKLIN WIRELESS CORP

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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, 2018

¨	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: 001-14891

FRANKLIN WIRELESS CORP.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)


Nevada (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		95-3733534 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

9707 Waples Street Suite 150 San Diego, California (Address of principal executive offices)		92121 (Zip code)

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 for the past 90 days. Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files). Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange act). Yes ¨ No x

The Registrant has 10,570,203 shares of common stock outstanding as of November 14, 2018.

FRANKLIN WIRELESS CORP.

FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

INDEX

		Page
PART I – Financial Information

Item 1:	Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
	Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2018 (unaudited) and June 30, 2018	4
	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (unaudited) for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017	5
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017	6
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	7
Item 2:	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	17
Item 3:	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	20
Item 4:	Controls and Procedures	20

PART II – Other Information

Item 1:	Legal Proceedings	21
Item 1A:	Risk Factors	21
Item 2:	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	21
Item 3:	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	21
Item 4:	Mine Safety Disclosures	21
Item 5:	Other Information	21
Item 6:	Exhibits	21

Signatures		22

NOTE ON FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

You should keep in mind the following points as you read this Report on Form 10-Q:

The terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “Franklin,” “Franklin Wireless,” or the “Company” refer to Franklin Wireless Corp.

This Report on Form 10-Q contains statements which, to the extent they do not recite historical fact, constitute “forward looking” statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward looking statements are used under the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation,” and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. You can identify these statements by the use of words like “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “project,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “plan,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “potential,” “intend,” “continue,” and variations of these words or comparable words. Forward looking statements do not guarantee future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ substantially from the results that the forward looking statements suggest for various reasons, including those discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2018. These forward looking statements are made only as of the date of this Report on Form 10-Q. We do not undertake to update or revise the forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Financial Statements

FRANKLIN WIRELESS CORP.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

	September 30, 2018			June 30,
	(unaudited)			2018
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	16,787,083		$	11,975,944
Accounts receivable		8,738,473			7,907,117
Other receivables, net		33,440			125,144
Inventories, net		1,940,624			1,615,332
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		20,671			19,034
Prepaid income taxes		28,240			28,240
Advance payments to vendors		37,851			78,696
Total current assets		27,586,382			21,749,507
Property and equipment, net		98,391			124,072
Intangible assets, net		907,906			996,708
Deferred tax assets, non-current		1,811,459			1,853,429
Goodwill		273,285			273,285
Other assets		139,893			139,637
TOTAL ASSETS	$	30,817,316		$	25,136,638

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	13,167,123		$	7,609,585
Income tax payable		3,750			3,750
Advance payments from customers		222,647			228,598
Accrued liabilities		279,112			259,348
Total current liabilities		13,672,632			8,101,281
Total liabilities		13,672,632			8,101,281
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)
Stockholders’ equity:
Parent Company stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, authorized 10,000,000 shares; No preferred stock issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2018 and June 30, 2018		–			–
Common stock, par value $0.001 per share, authorized 50,000,000 shares; 10,570,203 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2018 and June 30, 2018		13,972			13,972
Additional paid-in capital		7,442,272			7,442,272
Retained earnings		13,932,299			13,753,565
Treasury stock, 3,472,286 shares as of September 30, 2018 and June 30, 2018		(4,513,479	)		(4,513,479	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(595,826	)		(581,983	)
Total Parent Company stockholders’ equity		16,279,238			16,114,347
Non-controlling interests		865,446			921,010
Total stockholders’ equity		17,144,684			17,035,357
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$	30,817,316		$	25,136,638

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

FRANKLIN WIRELESS CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended
	September 30,
	2018			2017

Net sales	$	13,328,936		$	7,644,929
Cost of goods sold		11,155,717			6,194,450
Gross profit		2,173,219			1,450,479

Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative		1,304,019			1,126,637
Research and development		757,216			946,980
Total operating expenses		2,061,235			2,073,617
Income (loss) from operations		111,984			(623,138	)

Other income (loss), net:
Interest income		3,052			2,517
Income from governmental subsidy		64,188			68,947
Other income (loss), net		(14,084	)		(12,586	)
Total other income (loss), net		53,156			58,878
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes		165,140			(564,260	)
Income tax provision (benefit)		41,970			(136,001	)
Net income (loss)		123,170			(428,259	)
Non-controlling interests in net loss (income) of subsidiary at 48.2%		55,564			(9,033	)
Net income (loss) attributable to Parent Company	$	178,734		$	(437,292	)


Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to Parent Company stockholders	$	0.02		$	(0.04	)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Parent Company stockholders	$	0.02		$	(0.04	)

Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic		10,570,203			10,520,203
Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted		10,682,166			10,520,203

Comprehensive income (loss)
Net income (loss)	$	123,170		$	(428,259	)
Translation adjustments		(13,843	)		9,584
Comprehensive income (loss)		109,327			(418,675	)
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interest		55,564			(9,033	)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to controlling interest	$	164,891		$	(427,708	)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

FRANKLIN WIRELESS CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2018			2017

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)		123,170		$	(428,259	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation		26,661			32,139
Amortization of intangible assets		123,805			123,406
Deferred tax (benefit)		41,970			(136,001	)
Increase (decrease) in cash due to change in:
Accounts receivable		(739,652	)		3,697,069
Inventories		(325,292	)		1,444,511
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		(1,637	)		303
Advance payments to vendors		40,845			60,469
Other assets		(256	)		338
Accounts payable		5,557,538			(7,076,969	)
Advance payments from customers		(5,951	)		(5,063	)
Accrued liabilities		19,764			146
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		4,860,965			(2,287,911	)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment		(980	)		(20,633	)
Payments for capitalized development costs		(33,905	)		(194,932	)
Purchases of intangible assets		(1,098	)		(36,482	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(35,983	)		(252,047	)

Effect of foreign currency translation		(13,843	)		9,584
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		4,811,139			(2,530,374	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		11,975,944			14,285,001
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	16,787,083		$	11,754,627
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash received during the periods for:
Interest	$	3,052		$	2,517
Income taxes	$	–		$	–

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

FRANKLIN WIRELESS CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Franklin Wireless Corp. (“the Company”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and are presented in accordance with the requirements of Form 10-Q. In the opinion of management, the financial statements included herein contain all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary to present fairly the financial position, the results of operations and comprehensive income (loss) and cash flows of the Company for the periods presented. These financial statements and notes hereto should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018 included in the Company’s Form 10-K filed on September 28, 2018. The operating results or cash flows for the interim periods presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any other interim period or the full year.

NOTE 2 – BUSINESS OVERVIEW

We are a provider of intelligent wireless solutions including mobile hotspots, routers and modems as well as innovative hardware and software products that support machine-to-machine (M2M) applications and the Internet of Things (IoT). Our M2M and IoT solutions include embedded modules, modems and gateways built to deliver reliable always-on connectivity supporting a broad spectrum of applications. These products are designed to solve wireless connectivity challenges in a variety of vertical markets including video surveillance, digital signage, home security, oil and gas exploration, kiosks, fleet management, smart grid, vehicle diagnostics, telematics and many more.

We have a majority ownership position in Franklin Technology Inc. ("FTI"), a research and development company located in Seoul, South Korea. FTI primarily provides design and development services to us for our wireless products.

Our products are generally marketed and sold directly to wireless operators, and indirectly through strategic partners and distributors. Our global customer base extends primarily from the United States to countries in South America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East and Africa ("EMEA") and Asia.

NOTE 3 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and a subsidiary with a majority voting interest of 51.8% (48.2% is owned by non-controlling interests) as of September 30, 2018 and June 30, 2018. In the preparation of consolidated financial statements of the Company, intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated and net earnings are reduced by the portion of the net earnings of the subsidiary applicable to non-controlling interests.

Non-controlling Interest in a Consolidated Subsidiary

As of September 30, 2018, the non-controlling interest was $865,446, which represents a $55,564 decrease from $921,010 as of June 30, 2018. The decrease was due to the net loss of subsidiary of $115,182 for the three months ended September 30, 2018, of which 48.2% was attributable to the non-controlling interests.

Segment Reporting

Public companies are required to report financial and descriptive information about their reportable operating segments. We identify our operating segments based on how our chief operating decision maker internally evaluates separate financial information, business activities and management responsibility. We have one reportable segment, consisting of the sale of wireless access products.

We generate revenues from four geographic areas, consisting of the United States, the Caribbean and South America, EMEA and Asia. The following enterprise-wide disclosure is prepared on a basis consistent with the preparation of the consolidated financial statements. The following table contains certain financial information by geographic area:

	Three Months Ended
	September 30,
Net sales:	2018		2017
United States	$	13,318,837	$	7,262,745
Caribbean and South America		–		85,000
Europe, the Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”)		4,759		191,886
Asia		5,340		105,298
Totals	$	13,328,936	$	7,644,929

Long-lived assets, net (property and equipment and intangible assets):	September 30, 2018		June 30, 2018
United States	$	968,460	$	1,073,640
Asia		37,837		47,140
Totals	$	1,006,297	$	1,120,780

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America 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 materially differ from those estimates.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts of financial instruments such as cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximate the related fair values due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. We invest our excess cash into financial instruments which management believes are readily convertible into cash, such as money market funds and certificates of deposit.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Based upon our review of our collection history as well as the current balances associated with all significant customers and associated invoices, we do not believe an allowance for doubtful accounts was necessary as of September 30, 2018 and June 30, 2018.

Revenue Recognition

On July 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2014-09 using the modified retrospective method applied to those contracts that were not completed or substantially complete as of June 30, 2018. Results for the reporting period beginning after June 30, 2018 are presented under Topic 606, while prior period amounts have not been adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with the Company’s historic accounting under Topic 605. The Company recorded no net reduction to opening retained earnings of $13,328,936 as of September 30, 2018 as a result of the cumulative impact of adopting Topic 606.

Contracts with Customers

Revenue for sales of products and services is derived from contracts with customers. The products and services promised in contracts include the sale of primarily hot spot routers. Contracts with each customer generally state the terms of the sale, including the description, quantity and price of each product or service. Payment terms are stated in the contract, primarily in the form of a purchase order. Since the customer typically agrees to a stated rate and price in the purchase order that does not vary over the life of the contract, the majority of the Company's contracts do not contain variable consideration. The Company establishes a provision for estimated warranty and returns. Using historical averages, that provision for the quarter ending September 30, 2018 is not material.

Disaggregation of Revenue

In accordance with Topic 606, the Company disaggregates revenue from contracts with customers into geographical regions and by the timing of when goods and services are transferred. The Company determined that disaggregating revenue into these categories meets the disclosure objective in Topic 606 which is to depict how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by regional economic factors.

Contract Balances

The Company performs its obligations under a contract with a customer by transferring products in exchange for consideration from the customer. The Company typically invoices its customers as soon as control of an asset is transferred and a receivable for the Company is established. The Company, however, recognizes a contract liability when a customer prepays for goods and/or services and the Company has not transferred control of the goods and/or services.

The opening and closing balances of the Company's receivables are as follows:

		September 30, 2018				June 30, 2018
Accounts Receivable		$	8,738,473			$	7,907,117

The balance of contract assets was immaterial as the Company did not have a significant amount of un-invoiced receivables in the period ended September 30, 2018 and June 30, 2018.

The amount of revenue recognized in the period that was included in the opening contract liability balance was $5,951.

Performance Obligations

A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit of measurement in Topic 606. At contract inception, the Company assesses the products and services promised in its contracts with customers. The Company then identifies performance obligations to transfer distinct products or services to the customer. In order to identify performance obligations, the Company considers all of the products or services promised in the contract regardless of whether they are explicitly stated or are implied by customary business practices.

The Company's performance obligations are satisfied at a point in time. Revenue from products transferred to customers at a single point in time accounted for 100% of net sales for the three-month period ended September 30, 2018. The majority of the Company's revenue recognized at a point in time is for the sale of hot spot router products. Revenue from these contracts is recognized when the customer is able to direct the use of and obtain substantially all of the benefits from the product which generally coincides with title transfer at completion of the shipping process.

As of September 30, 2018, the Company’s contracts do not contain any unsatisfied performance obligations.

Cost of Goods Sold

All costs associated with our contract manufacturers, as well as distribution, fulfillment and repair services are included in our cost of goods sold. Cost of goods sold also includes amortization expense associated with capitalized product development costs associated with complete technology.

Capitalized Product Development Costs

Our products contain embedded software internally developed by FTI, which is an integral part of these products because it allows the various components of the products to communicate with each other and the products are clearly unable to function without this coding.

The costs of product development that are capitalized once technological feasibility is determined (noted as Technology in progress in the Intangible Assets table) include certifications, licenses, payroll, employee benefits, and other headcount-related expenses associated with product development. We determine that technological feasibility for our products is reached after all high-risk development issues have been resolved. Once the products are available for general release to our customers, we cease capitalizing the product development costs and any additional costs, if any, are expensed. The capitalized product development costs are amortized on a product-by-product basis using the greater of straight-line amortization or the ratio of the current gross revenues to the current and anticipated future gross revenues. The amortization begins when the products are available for general release to our customers.

As of September 30, 2018, and June 30, 2018, capitalized product development costs in progress were $133,905 and $100,000, respectively, and these amounts are included in intangible assets in our consolidated balance sheets. During the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, we incurred $33,905 and $194,932, respectively, in capitalized product development costs, and such amounts are primarily comprised of certifications and licenses. All costs incurred before technological feasibility is reached are expensed and included in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

Research and Development Costs

Costs associated with research and development are expensed as incurred. Research and development costs were $757,216 and $946,980 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Warranties

We provide a warranty for one year which is covered by our vendors and manufacturers under purchase agreements between the Company and the vendors. As a result, we believe we do not have any net warranty exposure and do not accrue any warranty expenses. Historically, the Company has not experienced any material net warranty expenditures.

Shipping and Handling Costs

Costs associated with product shipping and handling are expensed as incurred. Shipping and handling costs, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss), were $352,091 and $192,366 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flow, we consider all highly liquid investments purchased with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Inventories

Our inventories consist of finished goods and are stated at the lower of cost or market, cost being determined on a first-in, first-out basis. We assess the inventory carrying value and reduce it, if necessary, to its net realizable value based on customer orders on hand, and internal demand forecasts using management’s best estimates given information currently available. Our customer demand is highly unpredictable and can fluctuate significantly caused by factors beyond the control of the Company. We may write down our inventory value for potential obsolescence and excess inventory. As of September 30, 2018, and June 30, 2018, we have recorded an inventory reserve in the amounts of $295,682 and $295,502, respectively, for inventories that we have identified as obsolete or slow-moving.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Significant additions or improvements extending useful lives of assets are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives as follows:

Machinery		6 years
Office equipment		5 years
Molds		3 years
Vehicles		5 years
Computers and software		5 years
Furniture and fixtures		7 years
Facilities improvements		5 years or life of the lease, whichever is shorter

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and certain intangible assets were recorded in connection with the FTI acquisition in October 2009, and are accounted for in accordance with ASC 805, “Business Combinations.” Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the tangible and intangible net assets acquired. Intangible assets are recorded at their fair value at the date of acquisition. Goodwill and other intangible assets are accounted for in accordance with ASC 350, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” Goodwill and other intangible assets are tested for impairment at least annually and any related impairment losses are recognized in earnings when identified. No impairment was deemed necessary as of September 30, 2018 or June 30, 2018.

The definite lived intangible assets consisted of the following as of September 30, 2018:

Definite lived intangible assets:	Expected Life	Average Remaining life		Gross Intangible Assets		Accumulated Amortization		Net Intangible Assets
Complete technology	3 years		3.0 years		18,397		–		18,397
Technology in progress	Not Applicable		–		133,905		–		133,905
Software	5 years		2.5 years		323,053		249,064		73,989
Patents	10 years		6.8 years		58,522		7,185		51,337
Certifications & licenses	3 years		1.7 years		3,251,270		2,620,992		630,278
Total as of September 30, 2018				$	3,785,147		2,877,241		907,906

The definite lived intangible assets consisted of the following as of June 30, 2018:

Definite lived intangible assets:	Expected Life	Average Remaining life		Gross Intangible Assets		Accumulated Amortization		Net Intangible Assets
Complete technology	3 years		3.0 years		18,397		–		18,397
Technology in progress	Not Applicable		–		100,000		–		100,000
Software	5 years		2.7 years		323,295		238,487		84,808
Patents	10 years		7.0 years		58,391		6,683		51,708
Certifications & licenses	3 years		1.9 years		3,250,061		2,508,266		741,795
Total as of June 30, 2018				$	3,750,144	$	2,753,436	$	996,708

Amortization expense recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 was $123,805 and $123,406, respectively.

Long-lived Assets

We review for impairment of long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of assets may not be recoverable. We consider the carrying value of assets may not be recoverable based upon our review of the following events or changes in circumstances: the asset’s ability to continue to generate income from operations and positive cash flow in future periods; loss of legal ownership or title to the asset; significant changes in our strategic business objectives and utilization of the asset; or significant negative industry or economic trends. An impairment loss would be recognized when estimated future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset are less than its carrying amount.

As of September 30, 2018, and June 30, 2018, we were not aware of any events or changes in circumstances that would indicate that the long-lived assets are impaired.

Stock-based Compensation

The Company’s employee share-based awards result in a cost that is measured at fair value on an award’s grant date, based on the estimated number of awards that are expected to vest. Stock-based compensation is recognized on a straight-line basis over the award’s vesting period. The Company estimates the fair value of stock options using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. Transactions with non-employees in which goods or services are the consideration received for the issuance of equity instruments are accounted for based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instrument issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. The measurement date of the fair value of the equity instrument issued is the earlier of the date on which the counterparty's performance is complete or the date on which it is probable that performance will occur. Stock-based compensation costs are reflected in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) based upon the underlying recipients' roles within the Company.

Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities, using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the carrying amount of deferred tax assets, unless it is more likely than not such assets will be realized. Current income taxes are based on the year’s taxable income for federal and state income tax reporting purposes and the annual change in deferred taxes.

The Company assesses its income tax positions and records tax benefits based upon management’s evaluation of the facts, circumstances, and information available at the reporting date. For those tax positions where it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will be sustained, the Company records the largest amount of tax benefit with a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority having full knowledge of all relevant information. For those income tax positions where it is not more likely than not that a tax benefit will be sustained, no tax benefit is recognized in the financial statements. The Company classifies interest and penalties associated with such uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense.

As of September 30, 2018, we have no material unrecognized tax benefits. We recorded an income tax provision of $41,970 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and an income tax benefit of $136,001 for the three months ended September 30, 2017. We also recorded a decrease in deferred tax asset, non-current, of $41,970 for the three months ended September 30, 2018.

Earnings per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders

Earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net income by the weighted-average number of common shares that were outstanding for the period, without consideration for potential common shares. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net income by the sum of the weighted-average number of dilutive potential common shares outstanding for the period determined using the treasury-stock method or the as-converted method. Potentially dilutive shares are comprised of common stock options outstanding under our stock plan.

Concentrations

We extend credit to our customers and perform ongoing credit evaluations of such customers. We evaluate our accounts receivable on a regular basis for collectability and provide for an allowance for potential credit losses as deemed necessary. No reserve was required or recorded for any of the periods presented.

Substantially all of our revenues are derived from sales of wireless data products. Any significant decline in market acceptance of our products or in the financial condition of our existing customers could impair our ability to operate effectively.

A significant portion of our revenue is derived from a small number of customers. For the three months ended September 30, 2018, sales to our four largest customers accounted for 40%, 16%, 14%, and 13% of our consolidated net sales and 56%, 0%, 2%, and 20% of our accounts receivable balance, as of September 30, 2018. In the same period in 2017, sales to our two largest customers accounted for 65% and 19% of our consolidated net sales and 67% and 20% of our accounts receivable balance, as of September 30, 2017. No other customers accounted for more than ten percent of total net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, and no other customers accounted for more than ten percent of total accounts receivable as of September 30, 2018 and 2017.

For the three months ended September 30, 2018, we purchased the majority of our wireless data products from one manufacturing company located in Asia. If this manufacturing company were to experience delays, capacity constraints or quality control problems, product shipments to our customers could be delayed, or our customers could consequently elect to cancel the underlying product purchase order, which would negatively impact the Company's revenue. For the three months ended September 30, 2018, we purchased wireless data products from this manufacturer in the amount of $8,850,932, or 78% of total purchases, and had related accounts payable of $10,050,080 as of September 30, 2018. For the three months ended September 30, 2017, we purchased wireless data products from this manufacturer in the amount of $3,793,336, or 84% of total purchases, and had related accounts payable of $4,542,021 as of September 30, 2017.

We maintain our cash accounts with established commercial banks. Such cash deposits exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insured limit of $250,000 for each financial institution. However, we do not anticipate any losses on excess deposits.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (ASU 2016-02), which amends existing standards for leases to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by requiring recognition of lease assets and liabilities on the balance sheet and requiring disclosure of key information about such arrangements. ASU 2016-02 will be effective for us beginning in our first quarter of fiscal 2020, and early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting the new standard on our consolidated financial statements and the timing and presentation of our adoption.

In February 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-02, Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) (ASU 2018-02), which amends existing standards for income statement-reporting comprehensive income to allow a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and improve the usefulness of information reported to financial statements users. ASU 2018-02 will be effective for us beginning in our first quarter of fiscal 2020, and early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting the new standard on our consolidated financial statements and the timing and presentation of our adoption.

NOTE 4 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment consisted of the following as of:

	September 30, 2018			June 30, 2018
Machinery and facility	$	306,612		$	306,335
Office equipment		386,616			385,913
Molds		984,720			984,720
		1,677,948			1,676,968
Less accumulated depreciation		(1,579,557	)		(1,552,896	)
Total	$	98,391		$	124,072

Depreciation expense associated with property and equipment was $26,661 and $32,139 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

NOTE 5 – ACCRUED LIABILITIES

Accrued liabilities consisted of the following as of:

	September 30, 2018		June 30, 2018
Accrued salaries and payroll deductions owed to government entities	$	43,735	$	38,855
Accrued vacation		53,417		54,506
Accrued seed stocks		140,000		140,000
Taxes		927		1,332
Other accrued liabilities		41,033		24,655
Total	$	279,112	$	259,348

NOTE 6 – EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

Basic earnings (loss) per share are computed using the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share represent basic earnings per share adjusted to include the potentially dilutive effect of outstanding stock options.

The weighted average number of shares outstanding used to compute earnings (loss) per share is as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2018		2017
Net income (loss) attributable to Parent Company	$	178,734	$	(437,292	)

Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding:
Basic shares outstanding		10,570,203		10,520,203
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents arising from stock options		111,963		–
Diluted shares outstanding		10,682,166		10,520,203
Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	0.02	$	(0.04	)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	0.02	$	(0.04	)

NOTE 7 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Leases

We lease approximately 12,775 square feet of office space in San Diego, California, at a monthly rent of $23,115, pursuant to a lease that expires in October 2019. In addition to monthly rent, the lease includes payment for certain common area costs. Our facility is covered by an appropriate level of insurance and we believe it to be suitable for our use and adequate for our present needs. Rent expense for this office space was $69,344 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017.

Our Korea-based subsidiary, FTI, leases approximately 10,000 square feet of office space in Seoul, Korea, at a monthly rent of approximately $8,000. The lease expires on September 1, 2019. Beginning on June 12, 2015, FTI leased additional office space consisting of approximately 2,682 square feet, also located in Seoul, Korea, at a monthly rent of approximately $2,700, and the lease expires on September 1, 2019. In addition to monthly rent, the lease provides for periodic cost of living increases in the base rent and payment for certain common area costs. These facilities are covered by an appropriate level of insurance and we believe them to be suitable for our use and adequate for our present needs. Rent expense related to these leases was approximately $32,100 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017.

We lease one corporate housing facility primarily for our employees who travel, under a non-cancelable operating lease that expired September 4, 2018 and was extended to September 4, 2019. Rent expense related to this lease was $2,561 and $2,527 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Litigation

We are from time to time involved in certain legal proceedings and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. Management does not believe that the outcome of these matters will have any material adverse effect on the Company.

Change of Control Agreements

On September 21, 2009, we entered into Change of Control Agreements with OC Kim, our President, and Yun J. (David) Lee, our Chief Operating Officer. Each Change of Control Agreement provides for a lump sum payment to the officer in case of a change of control of the Company. The term includes the acquisition of Common Stock of the Company resulting in one person or company owning more than 50% of the outstanding shares, a significant change in the composition of the Board of Directors of the Company during any 12-month period, a reorganization, merger, consolidation or similar transaction resulting in the transfer of ownership of more than fifty percent (50%) of the Company's outstanding Common Stock, or a liquidation or dissolution of the Company or sale of substantially all of the Company's assets.

The Change of Control Agreement with Mr. Kim calls for a payment of $5 million upon a change of control, and the agreement with Mr. Lee calls for a payment of $2 million upon a change of control.

The Board of Directors has approved extension of the Change of Control Agreements with Mr. Kim and Mr. Lee through September 30, 2021.

NOTE 8 – LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN AWARDS

We adopted the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan (“2009 Plan”) on June 11, 2009, which provided for the grant of incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options to our employees and directors. Options granted under the 2009 Plan generally have a term of ten years and generally vest and become exercisable at the rate of 33% after one year and 33% on the second and third anniversaries of the option grant dates. Historically, some stock option grants have included shorter vesting periods ranging from one to two years.

The estimated forfeiture rate considers historical turnover rates stratified into employee pools in comparison with an overall employee turnover rate, as well as expectations about the future. We periodically revise the estimated forfeiture rate in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. There was no compensation expense recorded under this method for the three months ended September 30, 2018.

A summary of the status of our stock options is presented below:

Options

Weighted-

Average

Exercise

Price

Weighted-

Average

Remaining

Contractual

Life

(In Years)

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value

Outstanding as of June 30, 2018

299,000

1.04

2.75

241,220

Granted

–

Exercised

–

Cancelled

–

Forfeited or Expired

–

Outstanding as of September 30, 2018

299,000

1.04

2.49

301,020

Exercisable as of September 30, 2018

299,000

1.04

2.49

301,020

The aggregate intrinsic value in the preceding table represents the total pretax intrinsic value, based upon the Company’s closing stock price of $2.05 as of September 30, 2018, which would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options as of that date. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of stock options outstanding as of September 30, 2018, in the amount of 299,000 shares, was $0.92 per share.

As of September 30, 2018, there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options granted.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this report. This report contains certain forward-looking statements relating to future events or our future financial performance. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in this report. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this information, which speaks only as of the date of this report. We are not obligated to publicly update this information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent we are required to do so in connection with our obligation to file reports with the SEC. For a discussion of the important risks to our business and future operating performance, see the discussion under the caption “Item 1A. Risk Factors” and under the caption “Factors That May Influence Future Results of Operations” in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2018, filed on September 28, 2018. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this report might not occur.

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

We have a majority ownership position in FTI, a research and development company located in Seoul, South Korea. FTI primarily provides design and development services to us for our wireless products.

FACTORS THAT MAY INFLUENCE FUTURE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

We believe that our revenue growth will be influenced largely by (1) the successful maintenance of our existing customers, (2) the rate of increase in demand for wireless data products, (3) customer acceptance of our new products, (4) new customer relationships and contracts, and (5) our ability to meet customers’ demands.

We have entered into and expect to continue to enter into new customer relationships and contracts for the supply of our products, and this may require significant demands on our resources, resulting in increased operating, selling, and marketing expenses associated with such new customers.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). The preparation of these financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingencies at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Management evaluates these estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis. Our estimates and assumptions have been prepared on the basis of the most current reasonably available information. The results of these estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results could differ from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions.

We have several critical accounting policies, which were described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2018, that are both important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations and require management’s most difficult, subjective and complex judgments. Typically, the circumstances that make these judgments difficult, subjective and complex have to do with making estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. There were no material changes to our critical accounting policies during the three months ended September 30, 2018.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table sets forth, for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, our statements of comprehensive income including data expressed as a percentage of sales:

	Three Months Ended
	September 30,
	2018		2017

Net sales		100.0%		100.0%
Cost of goods sold		83.7%		81.0%
Gross profit		16.3%		19.0%
Operating expenses		15.5%		27.2%
Income (loss) from operations		0.8%		(8.2%	)
Other income (loss), net		0.4%		0.8%
Net income (loss) before income taxes		1.2%		(7.4%	)
Income tax provision (benefit)		0.3%		(1.8%	)
Net income (loss)		0.9%		(5.6%	)
Non-controlling interest in net loss (income) of subsidiary		0.4%		(0.1%	)
Net income (loss) attributable to Parent Company stockholders		1.3%		(5.7%	)

THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

NET SALES - Net sales increased by $5,684,007, or 74.4%, to $13,328,936 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 from $7,644,929 for the corresponding period of 2017. For the three months ended September 30, 2018, net sales by geographic regions, consisting of the United States, South America and the Caribbean, EMEA and Asia, were $13,318,837 (99.9% of net sales), $0 (0.0% of net sales), $4,759 (0.0% of net sales) and $5,340 (0.1% of net sales), respectively. For the three months ended September 30, 2017, net sales by geographic regions, consisting of the United States, South America and the Caribbean, EMEA and Asia, were $7,262,745 (95.0% of net sales), $85,000 (1.1% of net sales), $191,886 (2.5% of net sales) and $105,298 (1.4% of net sales), respectively.

Net sales in the United States increased by $6,056,092, or 83.4%, to $13,318,837 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 from $7,262,745 for the corresponding period of 2017. The increase in net sales was primarily due to the significantly increased product demands from four customers who did not purchase our products actively during for the corresponding period of 2017. Net sales in the South American and Caribbean regions decreased to $0 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 from $85,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2017. The decrease in net sales was primarily due to the general nature of sales in these regions, which often fluctuate significantly from period to period due to timing of orders placed by a relatively small number of customers. Net sales in EMEA decreased by $187,127, or 97.5%, to $4,759 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 from $191,886 for the corresponding period of 2017. The decrease in net sales was due to the discontinued orders of a product placed by a carrier customer in Africa. Net sales in Asia decreased by $99,958, or 94.9%, to $5,340 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 from $105,298 for the corresponding period of 2016. The decrease in net sales was primarily due to lower component sales generated by FTI, which typically vary from period to period.

GROSS PROFIT – Gross profit increased by $722,740, or 49.8%, to $2,173,219 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 from $1,450,479 for the corresponding period of 2017. The gross profit in terms of net sales percentage was 16.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2018 compared to 19.0% for the corresponding period of 2017. The increase in gross profit was primarily due to the change in net sales as described above. The decrease in gross profit in terms of net sales percentage was primarily due to variations in customer and product mix, competitive selling prices and product costs which generally vary from period to period and region to region.

OPERATING EXPENSES - Operating expenses decreased by $12,382, or 0.6%, to $2,061,235 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 from $2,073,617 for the corresponding period of 2017. The decrease in operating expenses was primarily due to the decrease in overall expenses from a cost reduction effort, which is offset by the increased shipping and handling cost related to the increased volume of product shipments.

OTHER INCOME (LOSS), NET - Other income (loss), net decreased by $5,721 to $53,156 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 from $58,878 for the corresponding period of 2017. The decrease in other income (loss), net was primarily due to the decreased product development funding received by FTI from a government entity.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our historical operating results, capital resources and financial position, in combination with current projections and estimates, were considered in management's plan and intentions to fund our operations over a reasonable period of time, which we define as the twelve-month period ending from the date of the filing of this Form 10-Q. For purposes of liquidity disclosures, we assess the likelihood that we have sufficient available working capital and other principal sources of liquidity to fund our operating activities and obligations as they become due.

Our principal source of liquidity as of September 30, 2018 consisted of cash and cash equivalents of $16,787,083. We believe we have sufficient available capital to cover our existing operations and obligations through at least one year from the date of the filing of this Form 10-Q. Our long-term future cash requirements will depend on numerous factors, including our revenue base, profit margins, product development activities, market acceptance of our products, future expansion plans and ability to control costs. If we are unable to achieve our current business plan or secure additional funding that may be required, we would need to curtail our operations or take other similar actions outside the ordinary course of business in order to continue to operate as a going concern.

OPERATING ACTIVITIES - Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended September 30, 2018 was $4,860,965, and net cash used in operating activities for the three months ended September 30, 2017 was $2,287,911.

The $4,860,965 in net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended September 30, 2018 was primarily due to the increase in accounts payable of $5,557,538 as well as our operating results (net income adjusted for depreciation, amortization, and other non-cash charges), which his partially offset by the increases in accounts receivable and inventories of $739,652 and $325,292, respectively.

The $2,287,911 in net cash used in operating activities for the three months ended September 30, 2017 was primarily due to the decrease in accounts payable of $7,076,969 as well as our operating results (net loss adjusted for depreciation, amortization and other non-cash charges), which were partially offset by the decreases in accounts receivable and inventories of $3,697,069 and $1,444,511, respectively.

INVESTING ACTIVITIES – Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 was $35,983 and $252,047, respectively.

The $35,983 in net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended September 30, 2018 was primarily due to the payments for capitalized product development of $33,905.

The $252,047 in net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended September 30, 2017 was primarily due to the payments for capitalized product development of $194,932 as well as the purchase of intangible assets of $36,482.

FINANCING ACTIVITIES – We had no financing activities for the three month periods ended September 30, 2018 and 2017.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND OTHER COMMITMENTS

Leases

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Refer to NOTE 3 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES in the Consolidated Financial Statements.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

None.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

As a “smaller reporting company,” the Company is not required to respond to this item.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management has evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of our President and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our President and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of September 30, 2018, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is (i) recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal accounting officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) during the three months ended September 30, 2018 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

We have provided information about legal proceedings in which we are involved in Note 7 of the notes to consolidated financial statements for the three months ended September 30, 2018, contained within this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018, filed with the SEC on September 28, 2018 (the “Annual Report”), includes a detailed discussion of our risk factors under the heading “PART I, ITEM 1A – RISK FACTORS.” You should carefully consider the risk factors discussed in our Annual Report, as well as other information in this quarterly report. Any of these risks could cause our business, financial condition, results of operations and future growth prospects to suffer. We are not aware of any material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed.

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

None.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

None.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

	31.1			Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
	31.2			Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
	32.1			Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
	32.2			Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
	101.INS			XBRL Instance Document
	101.SCH			XBRL Schema Document
	101.CAL			XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document
	101.DEF			XBRL Definition Linkbase Document
	101.LAB			XBRL Label Linkbase Document
	101.PRE			XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

SIGNATURES

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

	Franklin Wireless Corp.

	By:	/s/ OC Kim
		OC Kim President (Principal Executive Officer)

	By:	/s/ OC Kim
		OC Kim Acting Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
Dated: November 14, 2018