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Note 19 - Stock Options

3 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]

19.

STOCK OPTIONS

On September 24, 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors unanimously adopted the 2007 Employee Stock Option Plan (the “2007 Employee Plan”) and the 2007 Directors Equity Incentive Plan (the “2007 Directors Plan”) each of which was approved by the shareholders on December 3, 2007. Each of those plans was amended during the term of such plan to increase the number of shares covered thereby. As of the last amendment thereof, the 2007 Employee Plan covered an aggregate of 600,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock and the 2007 Directors Plan covered an aggregate of 500,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock. Each of those plans terminated by its respective terms on September 24, 2017. These two plans were administered by the Board, which also established the terms of the awards.

On September 14, 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors unanimously adopted the 2017 Employee Stock Option Plan (the “2017 Employee Plan”) and the 2017 Directors Equity Incentive Plan (the “2017 Directors Plan”) each of which was approved by the shareholders on December 4, 2017. Each of these plans is administered by the Board of Directors of the Company.

Assumptions

The fair value for the stock options granted to both employees and directors was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions, assuming:

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An expected life varying from 2.50 to 3.25 years, calculated in accordance with the guidance provided in SEC Staff bulletin No. 110 for plain vanilla options using the simplified method, since our equity shares have been publicly traded for only a limited period of time and we did not have sufficient historical exercise data at the grant date of the options;

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A risk-free interest rate varying from 0.11% to 2.35% (2021: 0.30% to 2.35%);

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no expected dividend payments; and

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expected volatility of 45.38% to 55.59%.

2017 Employee Stock Option Plan

The Company’s 2017 Employee Plan permits the grant of stock options to its employees covering up to an aggregate of 300,000 shares of Common Stock. Under the 2017 Employee Plan, all options must be granted with an exercise price of not less than fair value as of the grant date and the options granted must be exercisable within a maximum of ten years after the date of grant, or such lesser period of time as is set forth in the stock option agreements. The options may be exercisable (a) immediately as of the effective date of the stock option agreement granting the option, or (b) in accordance with a schedule related to the date of the grant of the option, the date of first employment, or such other date as may be set by the Compensation Committee. Generally, options granted under the 2017 Employee Plan are exercisable within five years after the date of grant, and vest over the period as follows: 25% vesting on the grant date and the remaining balance vesting in equal installments on the next three succeeding anniversaries of the grant date. The share-based compensation will be recognized in terms of the grade method on a straight-line basis for each separately vesting portion of the award. Certain option awards provide for accelerated vesting if there is a change in control (as defined in the 2017 Employee Plan).

During the first quarter of fiscal year 2021, the Company did not grant any options pursuant to the 2017 Employee Plan. There were no stock options exercised during the three-month period ended September 30, 2021. The Company recognized $12 stock-based compensation expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2021.

During the first quarter of fiscal year 2020, the Company did not grant any options pursuant to the 2017 Employee Plan. There were no stock options exercised during the three-month period ended September 30, 2020. The Company recognized $6 stock-based compensation expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2020.

As of September 30, 2021, there were vested stock options granted under the 2017 Employee Plan covering a total of 164,750 shares of Common Stock. The weighted average exercise price was $4.35 and the weighted average remaining contractual term was 2.49 years.

As of September 30, 2020, there were vested stock options granted under the 2017 Employee Plan covering a total of 98,000 shares of Common Stock. The weighted average exercise price was $4.44 and the weighted average remaining contractual term was 3.16 years.

A summary of option activities under the 2017 Employee Plan during the three months period ended September 30, 2021, is presented as follows:

	Options		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value

Outstanding at July 1, 2021		267,000	$	4.21		3.22	$	290
Granted		-		-		-		-
Exercised		-		-		-		-
Forfeited or expired		-		-		-		-
Outstanding at September 30, 2021		267,000		4.21		2.97		170
Exercisable at September 30, 2021		164,750		4.35		2.49	$	100

A summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested employee stock options during the three months ended September 30, 2021, is presented below:

	Options		Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value

Non-vested at July 1, 2021		102,250	$	2.29
Granted		-		-
Vested		-		-
Forfeited		-		-
Non-vested at September 30, 2021		102,250	$	2.29

A summary of option activities under the 2017 Employee Plan during the three months period ended September 30, 2020, is presented as follows:

	Options		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value

Outstanding at July 1, 2020		196,000	$	3.92		3.72	$	36
Granted		-		-		-		-
Exercised		-		-		-		-
Forfeited or expired		-		-		-		-
Outstanding at September 30, 2020		196,000		3.92		3.47		62
Exercisable at September 30, 2020		98,000		4.44		3.16	$	18

A summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested employee stock options during the three months ended September 30, 2020, is presented below:

	Options		Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value

Non-vested at July 1, 2020		98,000	$	3.39
Granted		-		-
Vested		-		-
Forfeited		-		-
Non-vested at September 30, 2020		98,000	$	3.39

2007 Employee Stock Option Plan

The 2007 Employee Plan terminated by its terms on September 24, 2017, and no further options may be granted thereunder. However, the options outstanding thereunder continue to remain outstanding and in effect in accordance with their terms. The 2007 Employee Plan permitted the issuance of options to employees.

As the 2007 Plan has terminated, the Company did not grant any options pursuant to the 2007 Employee Plan during the three months ended September 30, 2021, and September 30, 2020 respectively.

There were no options exercised during the three months ended September 30, 2021, and September 30, 2020. The Company did not recognize any stock-based compensation expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2021, and September 30, 2020.

As of September 30, 2021, there were vested stock options granted under the 2007 Employee Plan covering a total of 37,500 shares of Common Stock. The weighted-average exercise price was $4.14 and the weighted average remaining contractual term was 0.49 years.

As of September 30, 2020, there were vested stock options granted under the 2007 Employee Plan covering a total of 77,500 shares of Common Stock. The weighted-average exercise price was $3.69 and the weighted average remaining contractual term was 0.96 years.

A summary of option activities under the 2007 Employee Plan during the three months ended September 30, 2021, is presented as follows:

	Options		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at July 1, 2021		37,500	$	4.14		0.75	$	34
Granted		-		-		-		-
Exercised		-		-		-		-
Forfeited or expired		-		-		-		-
Outstanding at September 30, 2021		37,500	$	4.14		0.49	$	3
Exercisable at September 30, 2021		37,500	$	4.14		0.49	$	3

There were no non-vested employee stock options during the three months ended September 30, 2021.

A summary of option activities under the 2007 Employee Plan during the three months ended September 30, 2020, is presented as follows:

	Options		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at July 1, 2020		77,500	$	3.69		1.22	$	-
Granted		-		-		-		-
Exercised		-		-		-		-
Forfeited or expired		-		-		-		-
Outstanding at September 30, 2020		77,500	$	3.69		0.96	$	6
Exercisable at September 30, 2020		77,500	$	3.69		0.96	$	6

There were no non-vested employee stock options during the three months ended September 30, 2020.

2017 Directors Equity Incentive Plan

The 2017 Directors Plan initially covered an aggregate of 300,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company’s board of directors approved an amendment to the 2017 Directors Plan in September 2020 to increase the shares covered thereby from 300,000 shares to an aggregate of 600,000 shares, which amendment was approved by the Company’s shareholders at the annual meeting held in December 2020. The 2017 Directors Plan permits the grant of options to its directors in the form of nonqualified options and restricted stock. The exercise price of the nonqualified options is required to be 100% of the fair value of the underlying shares on the grant date. The options have five-year contractual terms and are exercisable immediately as of the grant date.

During the first quarter of fiscal year 2022, the Company did not grant any options pursuant to the 2017 Directors Plan. There were no stock options exercised during the three months ended September 30, 2021. The Company did not recognize any stock-based compensation expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2021.

During the first quarter of fiscal year 2021, the Company did not grant any options pursuant to the 2017 Directors Plan. There were no stock options exercised during the three months ended September 30, 2020. The Company did not recognize any stock-based compensation expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2020.

As all the stock options granted under the 2017 Directors Plan vest immediately on the date of grant, there were no unvested stock options granted under the 2017 Directors Plan as of September 30, 2021.

As of September 30, 2021, there were vested stock options granted under the 2017 Directors Plan covering a total of 320,000 shares of Common Stock. The weighted average exercise price was $4.27 and the weighted average remaining contractual term was 2.97 years.

As of September 30, 2020, there were vested stock options granted under the 2017 Directors Plan covering a total of 240,000 shares of Common Stock. The weighted average exercise price was $3.93 and the weighted average remaining contractual term was 3.49 years.

A summary of option activities under the 2017 Directors Plan during the three months ended September 30, 2021, is presented as follows:

	Options		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value

Outstanding at July 1, 2021		320,000	$	4.27		3.22	$	340
Granted		-		-		-		-
Exercised		-		-		-		-
Forfeited or expired		-		-		-		-
Outstanding at September 30, 2021		320,000		4.27		2.97		210
Exercisable at September 30, 2021		320,000		4.27		2.97	$	210

A summary of option activities under the 2017 Directors Plan during the three months ended September 30, 2020, is presented as follows:

	Options		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value

Outstanding at July 1, 2020		240,000	$	3.93		3.75	$	48
Granted		-		-		-		-
Exercised		-		-		-		-
Forfeited or expired		-		-		-		-
Outstanding at September 30, 2020		240,000		3.93		3.49		82
Exercisable at September 30, 2020		240,000		3.93		3.49	$	82

2007 Directors Equity Incentive Plan

The 2007 Directors Plan terminated by its terms on September 24, 2017 and no further options may be granted thereunder. However, the options outstanding thereunder continue to remain outstanding and in effect in accordance with their terms. The 2007 Directors Plan permitted the issuance of options to directors.

As the 2007 Plan has terminated, the Company did not grant any options pursuant to the 2007 Directors Plan during the three months ended September 30, 2021, and September 30, 2020.

There were no stock option exercised during the three months ended September 30, 2021. The Company did not recognize any stock-based compensation expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2021.

12,500 stock options were exercised during the three months ended September 30, 2020. The Company did not recognize any stock-based compensation expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2020.

As of September 30, 2021, there were vested stock options granted under the 2007 Directors Plan covering a total of 50,000 shares of Common Stock. The weighted average exercise price was $4.14 and the weighted average remaining contractual term was 0.49 years.

As of September 30, 2020, there were vested stock options granted under the 2007 Directors Plan covering a total of 237,500 shares of Common Stock. The weighted average exercise price was $3.36 and the weighted average remaining contractual term was 0.61 years.

A summary of option activities under the 2007 Directors Plan during the three months ended September 30, 2021, is presented as follows:

	Options		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value

Outstanding at July 1, 2021		50,000	$	4.14		0.75	$	45
Granted		-		-		-		-
Exercised		-		-		-		-
Forfeited or expired		-		-		-		-
Outstanding at September 30, 2021		50,000	$	4.14		0.49	$	4
Exercisable at September 30, 2021		50,000	$	4.14		0.49	$	4

A summary of option activities under the 2007 Directors Plan during the three months ended September 30, 2020, is presented as follows:

	Options			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value

Outstanding at July 1, 2020		250,000		$	3.32		0.83	$	22
Granted		-			-		-		-
Exercised		(12,500	)		2.69		-		11
Forfeited or expired		-			-		-		-
Outstanding at September 30, 2020		237,500		$	3.36		0.61	$	51
Exercisable at September 30, 2020		237,500		$	3.36		0.61	$	51