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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
___________________________________________

FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 
For the quarterly period ended          June 30, 2015
or

[    ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

For the transition period from         _______     to     ________

Commission File Number: 0-26330

ASTEA INTERNATIONAL INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
23-2119058
(State or other jurisdiction of
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
Identification No.)
   
240 Gibraltar Road, Horsham,  PA
19044
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (215) 682-2500

N/A
(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 for the past 90 days.
Yes  X     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 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
 Yes   X      No     

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

 Large Accelerated filer __      Accelerated Filer __      Non-accelerated Filer       Smaller Reporting Company X  

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

As of August 11, 2015, 3,587,299 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, were outstanding.



 
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ASTEA INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT



INDEX
   
Page No.
     
Facing Sheet
     
Index
     
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1.
Consolidated Financial Statements
 
     
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (unaudited)
     
 
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ (Deficit) Equity (unaudited)
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
     
 
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
     
Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
 
 
Condition and Results of Operations
     
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk
     
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
     
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
     
Item 6.
Exhibits
     
 
Signatures
     

 
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ASTEA INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2015
(Unaudited)
   
2014
 
ASSETS
           
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 1,524,000     $ 1,349,000  
Investments available for sale
    13,000       13,000  
Receivables, net of allowance of $93,000 (unaudited) and $73,000, respectively
    5,891,000       4,084,000  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    463,000       488,000  
 
Total current assets
    7,891,000       5,934,000  
                 
Property and equipment, net
    161,000       176,000  
Intangibles, net
    28,000       96,000  
Capitalized software, net
    3,589,000       4,697,000  
Goodwill
    1,538,000       1,538,000  
Restricted cash
    127,000       126,000  
Other long-term assets
    97,000       98,000  
                 
Total assets
  $ 13,431,000     $ 12,665,000  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Line of credit from director/officer, current
  $ 150,000     $ 150,000  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    2,720,000       2,130,000  
Deferred revenues
    7,887,000       8,179,000  
 
Total current liabilities
    10,757,000       10,459,000  
                 
Long-term liabilities:
               
Line of credit from Silicon Valley Bank
    1,424,000       1,004,000  
Long-term accrued expenses
    208,000       213,000  
Deferred tax liability
    393,000       374,000  
Deferred revenues
    1,953,000       394,000  
 
Total long-term liabilities
    3,978,000       1,985,000  
                 
Commitments and contingencies
               
                 
Stockholders’(deficit) equity:
               
Convertible preferred stock, $.01 par value, shares authorized 5,000,000:
               
Series A issued and outstanding 826,000
    8,000       8,000  
Series B issued and outstanding 797,000
    8,000       8,000  
Common stock $.01 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized; issued 3,629,000; outstanding 3,587,000
    36,000        36,000  
Additional paid-in-capital
    32,560,000       32,716,000  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (1,161,000 )     (858,000 )
Accumulated deficit
    (32,547,000 )     (31,481,000 )
Less:  Treasury stock at cost, 42,000 shares
    (208,000 )     (208,000 )
 
Total stockholders’ (deficit) equity
    (1,304,000 )      221,000  
 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ (deficit) equity
  $ 13,431,000     $ 12,665,000  
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 

 
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ASTEA INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months
   
Six Months
 
   
Ended June 30,
   
Ended June 30,
 
   
2015
   
2014
   
2015
   
2014
 
Revenues:
                       
Software license fees
  $ 2,179,000     $ 1,187,000     $ 3,319,000     $ 1,650,000  
Subscriptions
    234,000       194,000       490,000       267,000  
Services and maintenance
    4,126,000       3,916,000       8,590,000       8,219,000  
 
    Total revenues
    6,539,000       5,297,000       12,399,000       10,136,000  
 
Costs of revenues:
                               
Cost of software license fees
    1,177,000       811,000       2,208,000       1,667,000  
Cost of subscriptions, services and maintenance
    3,449,000       2,825,000       6,620,000       5,822,000  
 
Total cost of  revenues
    4,626,000       3,636,000       8,828,000       7,489,000  
 
Gross profit
    1,913,000       1,661,000       3,571,000       2,647,000  
 
Operating Expenses:
                               
Product development
    353,000       348,000       856,000       721,000  
Sales and marketing
    1,143,000       1,067,000       2,118,000       2,085,000  
General and administrative
    649,000       944,000       1,568,000       1,755,000  
 
Total operating expenses
    2,145,000       2,359,000       4,542,000       4,561,000  
 
Loss from operations
    (232,000 )     (698,000 )     (971,000 )     (1,914,000 )
Interest expense, net
    (31,000 )     (38,000 )     (73,000 )     (75,000 )
 
Loss before income taxes
    (263,000     (736,000 )     (1,044,000 )     (1,989,000 )
Income tax expense
    10,000       16,000       22,000       23,000  
 
Net loss
    (273,000 )     (752,000 )     (1,066,000 )     (2,012,000 )
Preferred dividend
    125,000       75,000       250,000       150,000  
 
Net loss available to common stockholders
  $ (398,000 )   $ (827,000 )   $ (1,316,000 )   $ (2,162,000 )
                                 
Basic and diluted loss per share available to common stockholders
  $ (0.11 )   $ (0.23 )   $ (0.37 )   $ (0.60 )
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding used in computing basic and diluted loss per common share
    3,587,000       3,587,000       3,587,000       3,587,000  


See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 
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ASTEA INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(Unaudited)

 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
               
Net loss
$ (273,000 )   $ (752,000 )   $ (1,066,000 )   $ (2,012,000 )
Other comprehensive loss:
                             
     Foreign currency translation adjustment
  (287,000 )     (80,000 )     (303,000 )     (105,000
                               
Comprehensive loss
$ (560,000 )   $ (832,000 )   $ (1,369,000 )   $ (2,117,000 )



See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.


 
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ASTEA INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY
(unaudited)



   
Series A
convertible
preferred
stock
   
Series B
convertible
preferred
stock
   
Common
stock
   
Additional
Paid-in-
capital
   
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
loss
   
Accumulated
deficit
   
Treasury
stock
   
Total
stockholders’
(deficit)
equity
 
Balances at December 31, 2014
  $ 8,000     $ 8,000     $ 36,000     $ 32,716,000     $ (858,000 )   $ (31,481,000 )   $ (208,000 )   $ 221,000  
Net loss
                                  (1,066,000 )           (1,066,000 )
                                                                 
Series A and B preferred dividends
                      (250,000 )                       (250,000 )
                                                                 
Amortization of preferred stock dividend
                      30,000                         30,000  
                                                                 
Stock-based compensation
                      64,000                         64,000   
                                                                 
Other comprehensive loss
                            (303,000 )                 (303,000 )
                                                                 
Balances at June 30, 2015
  $ 8,000     $ 8,000     $ 36,000     $ 32,560,000     $ (1,161,000 )   $ (32,547,000 )   $ (208,000 )   $ (1,304,000 )
                                                                 



See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.


 
 
 


 
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ASTEA INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

 
Six Months
Ended June 30,
   
2015
     
2014
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
             
Net loss
$
(1,066,000
)
 
$
(2,012,000
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
             
Depreciation and amortization
 
2,251,000
     
1,809,000
 
Increase (decrease) in allowance for doubtful accounts
 
20,000
     
(38,000
)
Stock-based compensation
 
64,000
     
89,000
 
Deferred income tax
 
20,000
     
5,000
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
             
Receivables
 
(1,800,000
)
   
254,000
 
Prepaid expenses and other
 
12,000
     
92,000
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
449,000
     
(287,000
)
Deferred revenues
 
1,215,000
     
979,000
 
Other assets
 
1,000
     
(2,000
)
 
Net cash  provided by operating activities
 
1,166,000
     
889,000
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
             
Proceeds from sale of short term investments
 
-
     
5,000
 
Purchases of property and equipment
 
(38,000
)
   
(37,000
)
Capitalized software development costs
 
(1,022,000
)
   
(1,289,000
)
Increase in restricted cash
 
(2,000
)
   
-
 
 
Net cash used in investing activities
 
(1,062,000
)
   
(1,321,000
)
               
Cash flows from financing activities:
             
Dividend payments on preferred stock
 
(220,000
)
   
(150,000
)
Repayment on line of credit from director/officer
 
-
     
(250,000
)
Proceeds from line of credit from director/officer
 
-
     
400,000
 
Proceeds from line of credit from Silicon Valley Bank
 
420,000
     
690,000
 
Deferred financing costs
 
-
     
(126,000
)
 
Net cash provided by financing activities
 
200,000
     
564,000
 
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
 
(129,000
)
   
2,000
 
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
 
175,000
     
134,000
 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
 
1,349,000
     
1,111,000
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
1,524,000
   
$
1,245,000
 
               
Supplemental schedule of non-cash activities:
             
Issuance of preferred stock (Series B)
$
-
   
$
 2,000,000
 
Cancellation of line of credit from director/officer
$
-
   
$
(2,000,000
)

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 
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Item 1.   CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

ASTEA INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

1.    BASIS OF PRESENTATION
 
 
The consolidated financial statements at June 30, 2015 and for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 of Astea International Inc. and subsidiaries (“Astea” or the "Company") are unaudited and reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and operating results for the interim periods.  The following unaudited financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC for quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.  It is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto, included in the Company’s latest annual report (Form 10-K) and our Form 10-Q’s for the quarters ended March 31, 2014, June 30, 2014, September 30, 2014, and March 31, 2015. The interim financial information presented is not necessarily indicative of results expected for the entire year ending December 31, 2015.

Reclassification
 
Certain reclassifications to both the balance sheet, related to long and short-term liabilities, and to the statement of operations, related to subscription revenues, were made to prior period financial statements to conform to the current presentation.

Correction of an Immaterial Error

The Company identified an immaterial error related to its classification on the consolidated balance sheet for an accrued liability that is due more than a year after the balance sheet date. The Company determined that in accounting for this accrued liability, it did not properly classify it in long-term liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014.  The Company reviewed the impact of this error on the prior periods in accordance with SEC guidelines on materiality of the error from a qualitative and quantitative perspective and determined that the error was not material to the prior period consolidated financial statements.  However, the Company has corrected the balance sheet for the year ended December 31, 2014 by increasing the long-term accrued expenses and decreasing the accounts payable and accrued expenses in current liabilities by $213,000.  The impact of the error increased our working capital ratio from .56:1 to .57:1 as of December 31, 2014.  In addition, the error had no impact on our financial bank covenants as of December 31, 2014.

Operating Matters and Liquidity

The Company has a history of net losses.  In the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company generated a net loss of $1,066,000 compared to a net loss of $2,012,000 generated in the same period in 2014.  Further, at June 30, 2015, the Company had a working capital ratio of .73:1, with cash and cash equivalents and investments available for sale of $1,537,000.  Moreover, the Company expects to continue to incur additional operating expenses for research and development and invest in software development costs to achieve its projected revenue growth.  We continually evaluate our operating cash flows which can vary subject to the actual timing of expected new sales compared to our expectations of those sales and are sensitive to many factors, including changes in working capital and our net loss.  The Company believes that it has sufficient cash to meet its anticipated operating cash needs for at least the next 12 months. However, projections of future cash needs and cash flows are subject to substantial uncertainty.   Because of the Company’s planned conversion to a subscription-based software delivery model, it was determined that the Company needed additional liquidity. Accordingly, in 2014, the Company entered into a new line of credit agreement, and has an existing line of credit from its Chief Executive Officer, both of which are described in Note 6. As of June 30, 2015 the Company owed $150,000 against the line of credit from its Chief Executive Officer and $1,424,000 against the line of credit from Silicon Valley Bank (“SVB”).  The availability under the SVB line of credit is tied to a borrowing base formula that is based on 80% of the Company’s eligible domestic accounts receivable, and as of June 30, 2015 the availability under the line of credit was $576,000.  Subsequent to the expiration of the line of credit, the CEO has committed to support the Company financially for up to $1,000,000 through April 1, 2016.  The Company has projected revenues for 2015 that management believes will provide sufficient funds to sustain its continuing operations.

 
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The Company was in compliance with the financial covenants for both lines of credit with the Chief Executive Officer and SVB as of June 30, 2015.

 In the event the Company does not meet its financial covenants in 2015 and SVB does not extend a waiver or forbearance agreement and the Company believes that it does not have adequate liquidity to operate, if necessary, the Company will implement a cost cutting plan that reduces all its expenditures to the appropriate level that matches its operating cash flows.

The Company does not plan any significant capital expenditures in 2015 other than to replace its existing capital equipment as it becomes obsolete. The Company’s plans for investment in product development are expected to be similar to prior years.

2.       NEW ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE

In May 2014, and as amended in July 2015, as part of its ongoing efforts to assist in the convergence of U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards, the FASB issued a new standard related to revenue recognition. Under the new standard, recognition of revenue occurs when a customer obtains control of promised goods or services in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. In addition, the standard requires disclosure of the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The new standard will be effective for us beginning January 1, 2018. Early adoption as of January 1, 2017 is permitted.  We anticipate this standard may have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements, and we are currently evaluating its impact.

In August 2014, FASB issued Preparation of Financial Statements - Going Concern, Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern. Under GAAP, continuation of a reporting entity as a going concern is presumed as the basis for preparing financial statements unless and until the entity's liquidation becomes imminent. Preparation of financial statements under this presumption is commonly referred to as the going concern basis of accounting. If and when an entity's liquidation becomes imminent, financial statements should be prepared under the liquidation basis of accounting in accordance with Presentation of Financial Statements--Liquidation Basis of Accounting. Even when an entity's liquidation is not imminent, there may be conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern. In those situations, financial statements should continue to be prepared under the going concern basis of accounting, but the amendments in this update should be followed to determine whether to disclose information about the relevant conditions and events. The amendments in this update are effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual periods and interim periods thereafter. Early application is permitted. The Company will evaluate the going concern considerations, however, at the current period, management does not believe that it has met conditions which would subject these financial statements for additional disclosure. We anticipate this update will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

3.       FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company defines the fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

The Company accounts for certain assets and liabilities at fair value.  The hierarchy below lists three levels of fair value based on the extent to which inputs in measuring fair value are observable in the market.  We categorize each of our fair value measurements in one of these three levels based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.  These levels are:

 
1.
Level 1 - Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets that the Company has the ability to access.
 
2.
Level 2 - Valuations based on inputs on other than quoted prices included within Level 1, for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.
 
3.
Level 3 - Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. The inputs reflect the Company’s assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in pricing the asset.

 
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The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, other assets, trade accounts payable and accrued expenses at face value approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments.

Investments classified as available for sale are measured using quoted market prices multiplied by the quantity held where quoted market prices were available.

Investments are considered to be impaired when a decline in fair value is judged to be other-than-temporary. Fair value is calculated based on publicly available market information or other estimates determined by management. We employ a systematic methodology on a quarterly basis that considers available quantitative and qualitative evidence in evaluating potential impairment of our investments. If the cost of an investment exceeds its fair value, we evaluate, among other factors, general market conditions, credit quality, the duration and extent to which the fair value is less than cost, and for equity securities, our intent and ability to hold, or plans to sell, the investment. For fixed income securities, we also evaluate whether we have plans to sell the security or it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery. We also consider specific adverse conditions related to the financial health of and business outlook for the investee, including industry and sector performance, changes in technology, and operational and financing cash flow factors. Once a decline in fair value is determined to be other-than-temporary, an impairment charge is recorded to other income (expense) and a new cost basis in the investment is established.
 
4.  CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
 
Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to credit risk, consist of cash equivalents and accounts receivable.  The Company’s policy is to limit the amount of credit exposure to any one financial institution.  The Company places investments with financial institutions evaluated as being creditworthy, or investing in short-term money market which are exposed to minimal interest rate and credit risk.  Cash balances are maintained with several banks.  Certain operating accounts may exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) limits.

The Company sells its products to customers involved in a variety of industries including information technology, medical devices and diagnostic systems, industrial controls and instrumentation and retail systems.  While the Company does not require collateral from its customers, it does perform continuing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition.

5.  INVESTMENTS AVAILABLE FOR SALE

Investments that the Company designated as available-for-sale are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss.  The Company bases the cost of the investment sold on the specific identification method.  The available-for-sale investments consist of mutual funds.  If an available-for-sale investment is other than temporarily impaired, the loss is charged to either earnings or stockholders’ (deficit) equity depending on our intent and ability to retain the security until we recover the full cost basis and the extent of the loss attributable to the creditworthiness of the issuer.

On June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the fair value for all of the Company’s investments was determined based upon quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1).

The carrying amount, gross unrealized holding gains, gross unrealized holding losses, and fair value of available-for-sale securities by major security type and class of security at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were as follows:

   
Aggregate
cost basis
   
Gross unrealized
holding gains
   
Gross unrealized holding (losses)
   
Aggregate
fair value
 
At June 30, 2015
                       
Available-for-sale:
                       
Mutual Funds
  $ 13,000     $ -     $ -     $ 13,000  
At December 31, 2014
                               
Available-for-sale:
                               
Mutual Funds
  $ 13,000     $ -     $ -     $ 13,000  


 
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The aggregate fair value of mutual funds as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was $13,000. As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, there were no mutual funds that had unrealized losses.  The mutual funds contain investments that seek a high level of current income. The funds normally invest at least 80% of net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in floating or adjustable rate senior loans of any maturity or credit quality, including those rated below investment grade or determined by the fund's advisor to be of comparable quality.

6.   LINE OF CREDIT

Line of Credit from Director/ Officer-Related Party Transaction

On May 29, 2013, the Company entered into a Revolving Loan Agreement and associated Revolving Promissory Note (collectively the “Loan Documents”) with Zack Bergreen, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.  Pursuant to the Loan Documents, Mr. Bergreen provided an unsecured $2,000,000 revolving line of credit to the Company (the “Line of Credit”).  Amounts outstanding under the Line of Credit bear interest at a rate of 7% per annum, with interest payable monthly.  The original maturity date of the Line of Credit was May 29, 2015.   The Company may pay all amounts outstanding and terminate the Loan Documents prior to that time without any penalties.  The Loan Documents contain customary covenants, default and other provisions.  The Loan Documents were negotiated and approved by the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors.  Borrowings under the Line of Credit are subject to the Audit Committee’s approval.   On March 27, 2014 the Company amended its original Loan Documents with Mr. Bergreen.  Pursuant to the amended Loan Documents, Mr. Bergreen provided an additional $1,000,000 unsecured revolving line of credit to the Company to increase the total available line of credit to $3,000,000.   No other terms or conditions to the original agreement were changed.  On June 20, 2014, the Company converted $2,000,000 of outstanding principal owed to Mr. Bergreen under the Loan Documents in exchange for 797,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock (see Note 8).  In addition, during the second quarter of 2014, the Company repaid $250,000 of principal against the line of credit owed to Mr. Bergreen.  On May 28, 2015, the Company amended the original loan agreement maturity date to be October 1, 2015 and maximum principal amount to $150,000.  As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company owed $150,000 against the line of credit and classified it as a current liability on the balance sheet due to the date of maturity. In addition, the Company incurred $9,000 and $75,000 of interest expense on this line of credit for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  The Company was in compliance with the financial covenants of this agreement as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

Line of Credit from Silicon Valley Bank

On June 13, 2014, the Company entered into a Loan and Security Agreement with SVB (the “Prior Loan Agreement”).  The Prior Loan Agreement established a revolving credit facility for the Company in the principal amount of up to $3,000,000 (the “Prior Revolving Facility”).  Availability under the Prior Revolving Facility was tied to a borrowing base formula that was based on 80% of the Company’s eligible accounts receivable.  Advances under the Prior Revolving Facility could have been repaid and reborrowed in accordance with the Prior Loan Agreement.  No advances were made at closing of the loan. Pursuant to the Prior Loan Agreement, the Company agreed to pay SVB the outstanding principal amount of all borrowings, the unpaid interest thereon, and all other obligations incurred with respect to the Prior Loan Agreement on June 13, 2016.  

On December 18, 2014, the Company and SVB amended and restated the Prior Loan Agreement to reduce the aggregate borrowing amount and revise certain other terms of the Prior Loan Agreement and the Prior Revolving Facility (the “Loan Agreement”).

The Loan Agreement established a new revolving credit facility for the Company in the principal amount of up to $2,000,000 (the “Revolving Facility”).  Availability under the Revolving Facility is tied to a borrowing base formula that is based on 80% of the Company’s eligible domestic accounts receivable.  Advances under the Revolving Facility (the “Advances”) may be repaid and reborrowed in accordance with the Loan Agreement.  No advances were made at closing.  Pursuant to the Loan Agreement, the Company agreed to pay to SVB the outstanding principal amount of all Advances, the unpaid interest thereon, and all other obligations incurred with respect to the Loan Agreement on December 18, 2016.  Interest will accrue on the unpaid principal balance of the Advances at a floating per annum rate equal to the greater of: (i) 2.25% above the prime rate (which may be reduced to 2.00% above the prime rate for every month in which the Company maintains an “adjusted quick ratio” of at least 1.50:1) or (ii) 5.25%; provided, that the minimum interest amount due per month shall not be less than $2,000.  

 
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If the Company is not in compliance at the end of any month, all outstanding advances plus accrued interest are immediately due and payable.  Provided that no event of default exists, SVB may, in its good faith business discretion, refinance the outstanding borrowings with Advances based on specific eligible accounts.  During an event of default the rate of interest would increase 5% above the otherwise applicable rate, until such event of default is cured or waived.  All accrued and unpaid interest is payable monthly on the last calendar day of each month.

Subject to certain exceptions, the Loan Agreement contains covenants prohibiting the Company from, among other things: (a) conveying, selling, leasing, transferring or otherwise disposing of their properties or assets; (b) liquidating or dissolving; (c) engaging in any business other than the business currently engaged in or reasonably related thereto; (d) entering into any merger or consolidation, or acquiring all or substantially all of the capital stock or property of another entity; (e) becoming liable for any indebtedness; (f) allowing any lien or encumbrance on any of their property; and (g) paying any dividends (other than dividends on outstanding convertible preferred stock); and (i) making payment on subordinated debt.  Further, the Company must maintain a minimum “adjusted quick ratio,” tested as of the last day of each month, of at least 1.25:1.00.  The adjusted quick ratio is the ratio of (a) the Company’s’ consolidated, unrestricted cash plus net booked accounts receivable to (b) the Company’s liabilities to SVB plus, without duplication, the aggregate amount of the Company’s’ liabilities that mature within 1 year, minus the current portion of deferred revenue.

The Revolving Facility is secured by a first priority perfected security interest in substantially all of the assets of the Company, excluding the intellectual property of the Company.  The Loan Agreement contains a negative covenant prohibiting the Company from granting a security interest in their intellectual property to any party.

As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 the Company borrowed $1,424,000 and $1,004,000, respectively, against the Revolving Facility and classified it as a long-term liability on the balance sheet. The Company incurred $64,000 and $0 of interest expense to SVB for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  The Company was in compliance with the covenants of this agreement as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
 
7.      INCOME TAX

The Company has identified its federal tax return and its state returns in Pennsylvania and California as “major” tax jurisdictions.  Based on the Company’s evaluation, it has been concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in the Company’s financial statements.  The Company’s evaluation was performed for tax years ended 2009 through 2014, the only periods subject to examination. The Company believes that its income tax positions and deductions will be sustained on audit and does not anticipate any adjustments that will result in a material change to its financial position.

The Company’s policy for recording interest and penalties associated with income taxes is to record such items as a component of income before income taxes.  Penalties are recorded in general and administrative expenses and interest paid or received is recorded in interest expense or interest income, respectively, in the statement of operations.  For the first six months of 2015 and 2014, there was no interest or penalties related to income taxes.

At June 30, 2015, the Company maintained a 100% valuation allowance for its remaining deferred tax assets, based on the uncertainty of the realization of future taxable income.

8.       EQUITY PLANS

Share-Based Awards

The Company estimates the fair value of stock options granted using the Black-Scholes-Merton (Black-Scholes) option-pricing formula. The Company’s expected term represents the period that the Company’s share-based awards are expected to be outstanding and was determined based on historical experience regarding similar awards, giving consideration to the contractual terms of the share-based awards and employee termination data.  Executive level employees who hold a majority of options outstanding, and non-executive level employees each have similar historical option exercise and termination behavior and thus were grouped for valuation purposes.  The Company’s expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of its traded common stock and places exclusive reliance on historical volatilities to estimate our stock volatility over the expected term of its awards.  The Company has historically not paid dividends to common stockholders and has no foreseeable plans to issue dividends.  The risk-free interest rate is based on the yield from the U.S. Treasury zero-coupon bonds with an equivalent term.

 
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Under the Company’s stock option plans, option awards generally vest over a four year period of continuous service and have a 10 year contractual term.  The fair value of each option is amortized on a straight-line basis over the option’s vesting period.

As of June 30, 2015, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested options amounted to $209,000, which is expected to be recognized over the options’ average remaining vesting period of 2.57 years.  No income tax benefit was realized by the Company in the six months ended June 30, 2015 or 2014.

There were 116,000 and 100,000 options granted during the first six months of 2015 and 2014, respectively.  Activity
under the Company’s stock option plans for the six months ended June 30, 2015 is as follows:

   
OPTIONS OUTSTANDING
 
   
Shares
   
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
 
Balance, December 31, 2014
    689,000     $ 3.77  
Granted
    116,000       1.28  
Canceled
    (28,000 )     3.04  
Expired
    (34,000 )     7.29  
 
Balance, June 30, 2015
    743,000     $ 3.22  
 
 
 
 The following table summarizes outstanding options under the Company’s stock option plans as of June 30, 2015:

   
Number of
Shares
   
Weighted
Average Exercise
Price Per Share
   
Weighted Average
Remaining Contractual
Term (in years)
   
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
 
 
Outstanding Options
    743,000     $ 3.22       5.76     $ 72,000  
 
                               
Vested and Exercisable
    496,000     $ 3.80       4.21     $ -  
                                 
Options Vested and Expected to Vest
    665,000     $ 3.38       5.37     $ 44,000  

Convertible Preferred Stock

Series A

On September 24, 2008 the Company issued 826,000 shares of Series-A Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series A Preferred Stock”) to its Chief Executive Officer at a price of $3.63 per share for a total of $3,000,000.  Dividends accrue daily on the Series A Preferred at a rate of 10% and are payable only when, and if, declared by the Company’s Board of Directors, quarterly in arrears. The Company incurred $150,000 in Series-A preferred stock dividend expense for the six months ended June 30, 2015.
 
The Series A Preferred Stock may be converted into common stock at the rate of one share of common for each share of Series A Preferred Stock.   Since September 2010, the Company has had certain rights to cause conversion of all of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock outstanding.  Since September 2012, the Company may redeem, subject to board approval, all of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock then outstanding at a price equal to the greater of (i) 130% of the purchase price plus all accrued and unpaid dividends and (ii) the fair market value of such number of shares of common stock which the holder of the Series A Preferred Stock would be entitled to receive had the redeemed Series A Preferred Stock been converted immediately prior to the redemption. In the event of a liquidation of the Company, the holder of the Series A and (Series B) preferred stock shall be entitled to receive in preference to the holders of the common stock, the original amount invested in the preferred stock plus any declared but unpaid dividends.

The Company reports the Series A Preferred Stock on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet within stockholders’ (deficit) equity.


 
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Series B

On June 20, 2014, the Company issued 797,000 of Series-B Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series B Preferred Stock”) to its Chief Executive Officer at a price of $2.51 per share in exchange for the cancellation of $2,000,000 of outstanding principal owed to its Chief Executive Officer under a certain Revolving Promissory Note dated March 26, 2014.  The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company negotiated and unanimously approved the transaction.
 
The per share price was determined as the greater of (i) the average closing bid price of a share of the Company’s common stock reported by Nasdaq for the 30 trading days ending two trading days prior to the date of the Series B Preferred Stock agreement and (ii) 10% above the closing bid price of the Company’s common stock on the date of the Series B Preferred Stock agreement.  Accordingly, the per share price was set at $2.51 (“Purchase Price”), corresponding to 10% above the closing bid price on June 20, 2014.  Pursuant to the terms of the Series B Preferred Stock agreement, the Company also granted its Chief Executive Officer certain registration rights in the event the Company elects to file a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to an offering of its equity securities under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
 
The Series B Preferred Stock may be converted into shares of common stock on a one-to-one ratio, subject to customary anti-dilution provisions.  The Series B Preferred Stock pays a quarterly dividend, which accrues at an annual rate of 7%, subject to certain rate adjustments as provided for under the agreement, until June 20, 2016 and at an annual rate of 10% thereafter.  The Company’s Chief Executive Officer could have converted up to 50% of the Series B shares into shares of common stock at any time until June 20, 2015, and thereafter may convert 100% of his shares of the Series B Preferred Stock into shares of common stock.  Following June 20, 2016, each and every then outstanding share of Series B Preferred Stock is subject to mandatory and automatic conversion into shares of common stock if the closing price of the common stock as reported by the principal exchange or quotation system on which such common stock is traded or reported exceeds 300% of the then current conversion price for 30 consecutive trading days.  The Company could have redeemed up to 50% of the shares of the outstanding Series B Preferred Stock at any time on or prior to December 17, 2014 at a price equal to 110% of the Purchase Price, plus an amount equal to any unpaid and accrued dividends. At any time after December 17, 2014 and prior to June 20, 2015, the Company could have redeemed up to 50% of the shares of the outstanding Series B Preferred Stock minus the number of shares redeemed in any First Partial Redemption, at a price equal to 130% of the Purchase Price, plus an amount equal to any unpaid and accrued dividends.  Additionally, after June 20, 2015, the Company may redeem all of the outstanding shares of the Series B Preferred Stock issued at a price per share equal to 300% of the Purchase Price.  The Series B Preferred Stock ranks senior to the Company’s common stock and on parity with the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock. In the event of a liquidation of the Company, the holder of the Series B and Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive in preference to the holders of the common stock, the original amount invested in the preferred stock plus any declared but unpaid dividends.

The Company reports the Series B Preferred Stock on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet within stockholders’ (deficit) equity at the amount of net proceeds received less an imputed dividend cost. The imputed dividend cost of $110,000 was the result of the preferred stock having a dividend rate during the first two years after its issuance (7%) that is lower than the rate that becomes fixed (10%) after the initial two year period. The imputed dividend cost of $110,000 will be amortized over a two-year period from the date of issuance and is based upon the present value of the dividend discount using a 10% yield. The Company amortized $30,000 related to the imputed dividend cost for the six months ended June 30, 2015. The Company incurred $100,000 in Series B preferred stock dividend expense for the six months ended June 30, 2015.

9.       LOSS PER SHARE

Loss per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares and common stock equivalents outstanding during the period.  In the calculation of diluted loss per share, shares outstanding are adjusted to assume conversion of the Company’s non-interest bearing convertible stock and exercise of options as if they were dilutive.  In the calculation of basic loss per share, weighted average numbers of shares outstanding are used as the denominator.





 
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The Company had net loss allocable to common stockholders for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014.  Loss per share is computed as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2015
   
2014
   
2015
   
2014
 
Numerator:
                       
Net loss available to common shareholders
  $ (398,000 )   $ (827,000 )   $ (1,316,000 )   $ (2,162,000 )
 
Denominator:
                               
Weighted average shares used to compute net loss available to common shareholders per common share basic and dilutive
    3,587,000           3,587,000           3,587,000           3,587,000  
 
Basic and dilutive net loss per share to common shareholder
  $ (0.11 )   $ (0.23 )   $ (0.37 )   $ (0.60 )


All options outstanding to purchase shares of common stock and shares of common stock issuable on the assumed conversion of the eligible preferred stock were excluded from the diluted loss per common share calculation for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, as the inclusion of these options would have been antidilutive.



 
 




 
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10.           GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENT DATA

The Company and its subsidiaries are engaged in the design, development, marketing and support of its service management software solutions.  Substantially all revenues result from the license of the Company’s software products and related professional services and customer support services.  The Company’s chief executive officer reviews financial information presented on a consolidated basis, accompanied by disaggregated information about revenues by geographic region for purposes of making operating decisions and assessing financial performance.  Accordingly, the Company considers itself to have three reporting segments as follows:

   
Three Months
Ended June 30,
   
Six Months
Ended June 30,
 
   
2015
   
2014
   
2015
   
2014
 
Revenues
                       
Software license fees
                       
United States
  $ 1,924,000     $ 847,000     $ 2,337,000     $ 867,000  
                                 
Total United States software license fees
    1,924,000       847,000       2,337,000       867,000  
Europe
    171,000       35,000       801,000       478,000  
Asia Pacific
    84,000       305,000       181,000       305,000  
                                 
Total foreign software license fees revenue
    255,000       340,000       982,000       783,000  
                                 
Total software license fees
    2,179,000       1,187,000       3,319,000       1,650,000  
Subscriptions
                               
United States
    154,000       194,000       363,000       267,000  
                                 
Total United States subscriptions
    154,000       194,000       363,000       267,000  
Europe
    9,000       -       9,000       -  
Asia Pacific
    71,000       -       118,000       -  
                                 
Total foreign subscriptions
    80,000       -       127,000       -  
                                 
Total subscription revenue
    234,000       194,000       490,000       267,000  
Services and maintenance
                               
 United States
    2,612,000       2,386,000       5,543,000       5,083,000  
Total United States services and
                               
maintenance revenue
    2,612,000       2,386,000       5,543,000       5,083,000  
Europe
    718,000       788,000       1,440,000       1,714,000  
Asia Pacific
    796,000       742,000       1,607,000       1,422,000  
Total foreign services and
                               
maintenance revenue
    1,514,000       1,530,000       3,047,000       3,136,000  
 
Total services and maintenance revenue
    4,126,000       3,916,000       8,590,000       8,219,000  
                                 
Total revenue
  $ 6,539,000     $ 5,297,000     $ 12,399,000     $ 10,136,000  
                                 
Net  income (loss)
                               
United States
  $ 459,000     $ (183,000 )   $ 71,000     $ (1,201,000 )
Europe
    (704,000 )     (212,000 )     (905,000 )     (73,000 )
Asia Pacific
    (28,000 )     (357,000 )     (232,000 )     (738,000 )
                                 
Net loss
  $ (273,000 )   $ (752,000 )   $ (1,066,000 )   $ (2,012,000 )




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

Overview

This document contains various forward-looking statements and information that are based on management's beliefs, assumptions made by management and information currently available to management.  Such statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those contained in such forward-looking statements.  Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated, expected or projected.   Certain of these, as well as other risks and uncertainties are described in more detail herein and in Astea International Inc.’s (“Astea or the Company”) Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014.

Astea is a global provider of service management software that addresses the unique needs of companies who manage capital equipment, mission critical assets and human capital.  Clients include Fortune 500 to mid-size companies which Astea services through company facilities in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, the Netherlands and Israel.  Since its inception in 1979, Astea has licensed applications to companies in a wide range of sectors including information technology, telecommunications, instruments and controls, business systems, and medical devices.

Astea Alliance, the Company’s service management suite of solutions, supports the complete service lifecycle, from lead generation and project quotation to service and billing through asset retirement.  It integrates and optimizes critical business processes for Contact Center, Field Service, Depot Repair, Logistics, Professional Services, and Sales and Marketing.  Astea extends its application with portal, analytics and mobile solutions.  Astea Alliance provides service organizations with technology-enabled business solutions that improve profitability, stabilize cash-flows, and reduce operational costs through automating and integrating key service, sales and marketing processes.

The FieldCentrix Enterprise is a service management solution that runs on a wide range of mobile devices (handheld computers, laptops and PCs, and Pocket PC devices), and integrates seamlessly with popular customer relationship management (“CRM”) and ERP applications.  Add-on features include a web-based customer self-service portal, workforce optimization capabilities, and equipment-centric functionality.   FieldCentrix has licensed applications to companies in a wide range of sectors including HVAC, building and real estate services, manufacturing and process instruments and controls, and medical equipment.

The Company’s sales and marketing efforts are primarily focused on new software licensing (on premise and cloud solutions) and support services for its latest generation of Astea Alliance and FieldCentrix products.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The Company’s significant accounting policies are described in its Summary of Accounting Policies, Note 2, in the Company’s 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted within the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions in certain circumstances that affect amounts reported in the accompanying financial statements and related notes.  In preparing these financial statements, management has made its best estimates and judgments of certain amounts included in the financial statements, giving due consideration to materiality.  The Company does not believe there is a great likelihood that materially different amounts would be reported related to the accounting policies described below; however, application of these accounting policies involves the exercise of judgments and the use of assumptions as to future uncertainties and, as a result, actual results could differ from these estimates.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Astea International Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.


 
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Use of Estimates

The preparation of 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 differ from those estimates.  Significant assets and liabilities that are subject to estimates include allowances for doubtful accounts, capitalized software development costs, recoverability of goodwill, goodwill and other acquired intangible assets, deferred tax assets, certain accrued and contingent liabilities and stock-based compensation costs.

Revenue Recognition

Astea’s revenue is principally recognized from three sources: (i) licensing arrangements, (ii) subscription services and (iii) services and maintenance.

The Company markets its products primarily through its direct sales force and resellers.  License agreements do not provide for a right of return, and historically, product returns have not been significant.

The Company recognizes revenue from license sales when all of the following criteria are met: persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the license fee is fixed and determinable and the collection of the fee is probable.  We utilize written contracts as a means to establish the terms and conditions by which our products support and services are sold to our customers.  Delivery is considered to have occurred when title and risk of loss have been transferred to the customer, which generally occurs after a license key has been delivered electronically to the customer.  Revenue for arrangements with extended payment terms in excess of one year is recognized when the payments become due, provided all other recognition criteria are satisfied.  If collectability is not considered probable, revenue is recognized when the fee is collected.  Our typical end user license agreements do not contain acceptance clauses.  However, if acceptance criteria are required, revenues are deferred until customer acceptance has occurred.

If these criteria are not met, then revenue is deferred until such criteria are met or until the period(s) over which the last undelivered element is delivered. If there is objective and reliable evidence of fair value for all units of accounting in an arrangement, the arrangement consideration is allocated to the separate units of accounting based on each unit’s relative fair value. There may be cases, however, in which there is objective and reliable evidence of fair value of the undelivered item(s) but no such evidence for the delivered item(s). In those cases, the residual method is used to allocate the arrangement consideration. Under the residual method, the amount of consideration allocated to the delivered item(s) equals the total arrangement consideration less the aggregate fair value of the undelivered item(s). We apply the revenue recognition policies discussed below to each separate unit of accounting.

Astea allocates revenue to each element in a multiple-element arrangement based on the elements’ respective fair value, determined by the price charged when the element is sold separately.  Specifically, Astea determines the fair value of the maintenance portion of the arrangement based on the price, at the date of sale, if sold separately, which is generally a fixed percentage of the software license selling price.  The professional services portion of the arrangement is based on hourly rates which the Company charges for those services when sold separately from software.  If evidence of fair value of all undelivered elements exists, but evidence does not exist for one or more delivered elements, then revenue is recognized using the residual method.  If an undelivered element for which evidence of fair value does not exist, all revenue in an arrangement is deferred until the undelivered element is delivered or fair value can be determined.  Under the residual method, the fair value of the undelivered elements is deferred and the remaining portion of the arrangement fee is recognized as revenue.  The proportion of the revenue recognized upon delivery can vary from quarter-to-quarter depending upon the determination of vendor-specific objective evidence (VSOE) of fair value of undelivered elements.  The residual value, after allocation of the fee to the undelivered elements based on VSOE of fair value, is then allocated to the perpetual software license for the software products being sold.

When appropriate, the Company may allocate a portion of its software revenue to post-contract support activities or to other services or products provided to the customer free of charge or at non-standard rates when provided in conjunction with the licensing arrangement.  Amounts allocated are based upon standard prices charged for those services or products which, in the Company’s opinion, approximate fair value.  Software license fees for resellers or other members of the indirect sales channel are based on a fixed percentage of the Company’s standard prices.  The Company recognizes software license revenue for such contracts based upon the terms and conditions provided by the reseller to its customer. The Company regularly communicates with its resellers and recognizes revenue based on information from its resellers regarding possible returns and collectability. However, the Company does not have a history of returns from the resellers.

 
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In subscription based arrangements, even though customers use the software element, they generally do not have a contractual right to take possession of the software at any time during the hosting period without significant penalty to either run the software on its own hardware or contract with an unrelated third party to host the software. Accordingly, these software as a service (SaaS) arrangements, including the software license fees within the arrangements, are accounted for as subscription services provided all other revenue recognition criteria have been met.  The revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lifetime of the contract.  The term of a SaaS contract is generally 1 to 3 years. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the Company may not recognize any SaaS revenue before the customer goes live, to ensure that the revenue will match the use of services. The implementation period can be anywhere between 3 and 12 months. When upfront implementation, consulting and training services are bundled with the subscription based arrangement, the services are recognized over the life of the initial contract.

The post-contract support on perpetual licenses provides for technical support and updates to the Company's software products. Post-contract support is charged separately for renewals of annual maintenance in subsequent years. Fair value for maintenance is based upon either renewal rates stated in the contracts or separate sales of renewals to customers. Revenue is recognized ratably, or monthly, over the term of the maintenance period, which is typically one year.

Consulting and training service revenue are generally unbundled and, therefore, recognized at the time the services are performed except when these services are bundled with subscription revenues. If the Company has any fixed-price arrangements for services, the revenue is recognized using the proportional performance method based on direct labor hours incurred to date as a percentage of total estimated direct labor hours required to complete the project.  Fees from licenses sold together with consulting services are generally recognized upon shipment, provided that the contract has been executed, delivery of the software has occurred, fees are fixed and determinable and collection is probable. The Company offers a variety of consulting services that include project management, implementation, data conversion, integration, custom report writing and training. Our professional services are generally billed on a time and materials basis using hourly rates together with reimbursement for travel and accommodation expenses. We recognize revenue as these professional services are performed. On rare occasions these consulting service arrangements involve acceptance criteria. In such cases, revenue is recognized upon acceptance.

We believe that our accounting estimates used in applying our revenue recognition are critical because:

 
·
the determination that it is probable that the customer will pay for the products and services purchased is inherently judgmental;
 
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the allocation of proceeds to certain elements in multiple-element arrangements is complex;
 
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the determination of whether a service is essential to the functionality of the software is complex;
 
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establishing company-specific fair values of elements in multiple-element arrangements requires adjustments from time-to-time to reflect recent prices charged when each element is sold separately; and
 
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the determination of the stage of completion for certain consulting arrangements is complex.

Changes in the aforementioned items could have a material effect on the type and timing of revenue recognized.

For the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, the Company recognized $12,399,000 and $10,136,000, respectively, of revenue related to software license fees, subscription revenue, and services and maintenance

We present taxes assessed by a governmental authority including sales, use, value added and excise taxes on a net basis and therefore the presentation of these taxes is excluded from our revenues and is included in accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets until such amounts are remitted to the taxing authority.

Reimbursable Expenses

The Company charges customers for out-of-pocket expenses incurred by its employees during the performance of professional services in the normal course of business.  Billings for out-of-pocket expenses that are reimbursed by the customer are included in revenues with the corresponding expense included in cost of services and maintenance.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with a remaining maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

 
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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

The Company records an allowance for doubtful accounts based on specifically identified amounts that management believes to be uncollectible.  The Company also records an additional allowance based on certain percentages of aged receivables, which are determined based on historical experience and management’s assessment of the general financial conditions affecting the Company’s customer base. Once management determines that an account will not be collected, the account is written off against the allowance for doubtful accounts.  If actual collections experience changes, revisions to the allowances may be required.

We believe that our estimate of our allowance for doubtful accounts is critical because of the significance of our accounts receivable relative to total assets.  If the general economy deteriorates, or factors affecting the profitability or liquidity of the industry changed significantly, then this could affect the accuracy of our allowance for doubtful accounts.

Capitalized Software Research and Development Costs

The Company capitalizes software development costs incurred during the period from the establishment of technological feasibility through the product’s availability for general release.  Costs incurred prior to the establishment of technological feasibility are charged to product development expense.  Product development expense includes payroll, employee benefits, other headcount-related costs associated with product development and any related costs to third parties under sub-contracting or net of any collaborative arrangements.

Software development costs are amortized on a product-by-product basis over the greater of the ratio of current revenues to total anticipated revenues (current and future revenues) or on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the products beginning with the initial release to customers.  The Company’s estimated life for its capitalized software products is two years based on current sales trends and the rate of product release. The Company continually evaluates whether events or circumstances had occurred that indicate that the remaining useful life of the capitalized software development costs should be revised or that the remaining balance of such assets may not be recoverable.  The Company evaluates the recoverability of capitalized software based on the estimated future revenues of each product. As of June 30, 2015, management believes that no revisions to the remaining useful lives or write-downs of capitalized software development costs are required.

We believe that our estimate of our capitalized software costs and the period for their amortization is critical because of the significance of our balance of capitalized software costs relative to our total assets. Potential impairment is determined by comparing the balance of unamortized capitalized software costs to the sales revenue projected for a capitalized software product. If efforts to sell that software product are terminated, or if the projected sales revenue from that software product drops below a level that is less than the unamortized balance, then impairment would be recognized.

Goodwill

Part of the purchase price for the FieldCentrix assets, acquired September 21, 2005, included the acquisition of goodwill.   Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired in connection with business combinations accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. Goodwill is not amortized, but instead goodwill is required to be tested for impairment annually and more frequently if impairment indicators are present. The Company performs such testing of goodwill on October 1 of each year, or as events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount.

The Company conducts a two-step test for impairment of goodwill. The first step of the test for goodwill impairment compares the fair value of the applicable reporting unit with its carrying value. If the fair value of a reporting unit is less than the reporting unit's carrying value, the Company will perform the second step of the test for impairment of goodwill. During the second step of the test for impairment of goodwill, the Company will compare the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill with the carrying value of that goodwill. If the carrying value of the goodwill exceeds the calculated implied fair value, the excess amount will be recognized as an impairment loss.


 
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During the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company completed the step one testing for goodwill impairment.  In addition, the Company evaluated other business factors, including analysis of macroeconomic conditions, the current business environment and changes in the operations of the business unit. Based upon the results of the step one testing, the Company concluded that no impairment existed as of December 31, 2014. The Company determined there was no triggering event at June 30, 2015 which would require an impairment analysis.

Deferred Revenue

Deferred revenue includes amounts billed to or received from customers for which revenue has not been recognized.  This generally results from post-contract support, software installation, subscription fees for hosting, consulting and training services not yet rendered or license revenue which has been deferred until all revenue recognition requirements have been met or services are performed.

Accounting for Income Taxes

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the difference and carryforwards are expected to be recovered or settled.  A valuation allowance for deferred tax assets is provided when we estimate that it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the deferred tax assets may not be realized through future operations.  This assessment is based upon consideration of available positive and negative evidence which included, among other things, our most recent results of operations and expected future profitability.  We consider our actual historical results to have a stronger weight than other more subjective indicators when considering whether to establish or reduce a valuation allowance on deferred tax assets.

The Company prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.  Estimated interest is recorded as a component of interest expense and penalties are recorded as a component of general and administrative expenses.  Such amounts were not material for the first six months of 2015 and 2014 and did not have a material impact on our financial position.

Currency Translation

Our international subsidiaries and branch operations translate the assets and liabilities of our international operations by using the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date. The results of operations are translated at average exchange rates during the period. The effects of exchange rate fluctuations in translating assets and liabilities of our international operations into U.S. dollars are accumulated and reflected as a currency translation adjustment and reported in other comprehensive loss in the accompanying consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity. Transaction exchange gains and losses are included in general and administrative expenses which include transaction loss of $70,000 and $25,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Comprehensive Loss

Comprehensive loss consists of net loss, unrealized (loss) gains on investments available for sale and foreign currency translation adjustments. The effects are presented in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss.

Results of Operations

Comparison of Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

Revenues

Total revenues increased by $1,242,000 or 23%, to $6,539,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2015 from $5,297,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2014.  Software license fee revenues increased $992,000, or 84%, from the same period last year. Subscription revenues increased $40,000 or 21% to $234,000 from $194,000 from the same from the same quarter in 2014. Services and maintenance revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2015 increased $210,000 or 5% from the same quarter in 2014.


 
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Software license fee revenues increased 84% to $2,179,000 in the second quarter of 2015 from $1,187,000 in the second quarter of 2014.  Astea Alliance license revenues increased $1,012,000 or 87%, to $2,179,000 in the second quarter of 2015 from $1,167,000 in the second quarter of 2014. The increase was primarily due to several license sales in the U.S.  There was no FieldCentrix license fee revenue in the second quarter of 2015 compared to $20,000 in the second quarter of 2014. There were no new customers in 2015 or 2014 for FieldCentrix as license revenues in the second quarter of 2014 consisted of sales of additional licenses to existing customers.

Subscription revenue increased 21% to $234,000 in the second quarter of 2015 from $194,000 in the second quarter of 2014.  The increase resulted from a number of hosted customers who went live in the first and second quarters of 2015, which allowed the Company to recognize the revenue.  The Company continues to add new hosting customers.  Even though the Company signed several new Software as a Service (SaaS) customers in the second quarter of 2015, revenue may not be recognized until the customers go-live.

Services and maintenance revenues increased by 5% to $4,126,000 in the second quarter of 2015 compared to $3,916,000 in the second quarter of 2014.  Astea Alliance service and maintenance revenues increased by $323,000 or 10% compared to the second quarter of 2014. The increase was mainly attributable to an increase in US and Australia license and SaaS sales which generated additional revenue as more projects have gone live, partially offset by the deferral of new subscription based implementation services in the US, Europe and Australia which may not be recognized until the customer goes live offset by a slight decrease in maintenance revenues in Australia and Japan.  At the time these customers go-live, the deferred services revenue will be recognized ratably over the remaining life of the initial contract as the Company does not have a history of renewals for hosting customers. Service and maintenance revenues generated by FieldCentrix decreased by $113,000 or 16% to $592,000 in the second quarter of 2015 compared to $705,000 during the same period in 2014.  The decrease is due to a decrease in professional services resulting from no new implementation projects or upgrades during the quarter.

Costs of Revenues

Cost of software license fees increased 45% to $1,177,000 in the second quarter of 2015 from $811,000 in the second quarter of 2014.  Included in the cost of software license fees are the costs of capitalized software amortization and amortization of software acquired from FieldCentrix. It also includes the cost of all third party software embedded in the Company’s software licenses which are sold to customers.  Amortization of capitalized software development costs was $1,127,000 for second quarter of 2015 compared to $786,000 for the same quarter in 2014. This increase resulted from the amortization of Version 12 that was released at the end of February 2015. The gross margin percentage on software license sales was 46% in the second quarter of 2015 compared to 32% in the second quarter of 2014.  The increase in the license margin resulted primarily from the increase in license revenue in 2015.

Cost of subscriptions, services and maintenance increased 22% to $3,449,000 in the second quarter of 2015 from $2,825,000 in the second quarter of 2014. The increase in cost of subscriptions, service and maintenance is mainly attributed to increased headcount, travel expenses and hosting costs from a growing customer base, offset by a decrease in the use of outside consultants both in the U.S. and European locations.  The gross margin percentage was 21% in the second quarter of 2015 compared to 31% in the second quarter of 2014.  The decrease in subscriptions, services and maintenance gross margin was primarily due to the increase in subscriptions, service and maintenance revenues offset by an increase in subscriptions, services and maintenance cost. The margins can vary depending on the mix of professional services performed on hosted customers compared to on-premise customers.  In both situations, cost of services reflects all costs incurred during the period.  However, revenue from professional services performed for the implementation of a hosted customer is deferred until the customer goes live while the revenue generated from an on-premise customer is recognized when work is performed.  Accordingly, on services revenue from implementations of hosted customers, there is a mismatch of professional services expenses being recognized, while the related revenue is deferred.  There was an increased percentage of professional services work performed on hosted customers in the quarter ended June 30, 2015 compared to the same quarter last year.  The result was that subscription services and maintenance margin was lower in the quarter ending June 30, 2015 compared to the quarter ending June 30, 2014.

Gross Profit

Gross profit increased 15% to $1,913,000 in the second quarter of 2015 from $1,661,000 in the second quarter of 2014 due to an increase in all sources of revenue partially offset by an increase in amortization of capitalized software and cost of subscriptions.

 
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As a percentage of revenue, gross profit in the second quarter of 2015 was 29% compared to 31% in the second quarter of 2014. The quarter-over-quarter decrease in gross profit was largely driven by the increase in software amortization and cost of hosting, partially offset by an increase in all sources of revenue.
 
Operating Expenses

Product Development

Product development expenses increased slightly by 1%, or $5,000, to $353,000 in the second quarter of 2015 from $348,000 in the second quarter of 2014. The increase was due to slightly less costs capitalized in the second quarter of 2015 compared to the same period in 2014.  Fluctuations in product development expense from period to period result from the amount of product development expense that is capitalized.  Development costs of $596,000 were capitalized in the second quarter of 2015 compared to $605,000 during the same period in 2014.  Gross product development expense was $949,000 in the quarter ended June 30, 2015 which is less than 1% lower than $953,000 during the same quarter in 2014.  Product development expense as a percentage of revenues was 5% for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 and 7% for the quarter ended June 30, 2014.

Sales and Marketing

Sales and marketing expense increased 7% to $1,143,000 in the second quarter of 2015 from $1,067,000 in the second quarter of 2014.  The increase in sales and marketing expense is attributable to an increase in sales headcount and commissions related to increased license sales.  External marketing costs remained flat compared to the prior year.  The Company remains diligent on controlling its marketing expenses, but strategically continues to focus on expanding its market presence through intensified marketing efforts to increase awareness of the Company’s products.  This occurs through the use of Webinars on topics relevant to the vertical industries in which the Company operates, attendance at selected trade shows, and increased efforts in lead generation for its sales force.  As a percentage of revenues, sales and marketing expense was 17% in the quarter ended June 30, 2015 compared to 20% in the same period of 2014, due to the increase in new license revenues.

General and Administrative

General and administrative expenses consist of salaries, benefits and related costs for the Company’s finance, administrative and executive management personnel, legal costs, accounting costs, bad debt expense and various costs associated with the Company’s status as a public company. General and administrative expenses decreased 31% to $649,000 during the second quarter of 2015 from $944,000 in the second quarter of 2014. In 2015, the Company incurred an increase in currency exchange losses as the dollar continued to strengthen compared to the European and Asia Pacific currencies.  Those increased exchange losses were more than offset by the elimination of costs incurred in the second quarter of 2014 for outside consulting and legal costs associated with the NASDAQ listing requirements along with the conversion of the line of credit payable to Mr. Bergreen to Series B Preferred Stock.   The Company remains focused on monitoring its overall operating costs to be in line with the needs of the Company.  As a percentage of revenue, general and administrative expenses decreased to 10% in the second quarter of 2015 compared to 18% in the second quarter of 2014.

Interest Expense, Net

Net interest expense was $31,000 in the second quarter of 2015 compared to $38,000 in the second quarter of 2014. The Company incurred interest expense resulting from borrowing against its line of credit with the CEO and SVB Bank. The decrease year over year is due to decreased borrowings in the second quarter of 2015 compared to the second quarter of 2014 for the line of credit with the CEO and no more amortization of deferred financing cost related to the line of credit with the CEO. As of June 30, 2015 and 2014, the Company’s investments consisted of mutual funds. Interest income from investments has decreased in both the second quarters of 2015 and 2014 as the amount of investments has decreased.

Income Tax Expense

The Company recorded income tax expense of $10,000 during the second quarter of 2015 compared to $16,000 during the same quarter in 2014. The reduction in tax expense resulted from a decrease in Israel’s deferred taxes.


 
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International Operations

The Company’s international operations contributed revenues of $1,849,000 in the second quarter of 2015 compared to $1,870,000 the second quarter of 2014.   Revenues from international operations amounted to 28% of the total Company revenue for the second quarter in 2015, compared to 35% of total revenues for the same quarter in 2014.   The slight decrease in international revenues compared to the same period in 2014 is due to a decrease in revenues from Japan offset by slight increases in Europe and Australia.   Revenue in Europe and Australia is expected to increase as more customers go live on SAAS related projects.

Net Loss

Net loss in the second quarter of 2015 was $273,000 compared to a net loss of $752,000 in the second quarter of 2014. The decrease in net loss was primarily related to increased license revenues and decreased operating expenses, partially offset by an increase of costs of revenues.

Comparison of Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

Revenues

Revenues increased $2,263,000, or 22%, to $12,399,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2015 from $10,136,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2014.  Software license revenues increased 101% from the same period last year. Subscription revenue increased 84% from the same period last year and service and maintenance fees for the six months ended June 30, 2015 amounted to $8,590,000, a 5% increase from the same period in 2014.

Software license fees revenue increased 101% to $3,319,000 in the first six months of 2015 from $1,650,000 in the first six months of 2014.  Astea Alliance license revenues increased $1,668,000 to $3,295,000 or 103% in the first six months of 2015 from $1,627,000 in the first six months of 2014. The increase resulted from an increase in Astea license sales in the U.S. and Europe, partially offset by a decrease in license sales in Australia and Japan.

Subscription revenue increased 84% to $490,000 in the first six months of 2015 from $267,000 in the first six months of 2014. The increase was due to completion of the implementation process for customers going live on the SaaS solution and therefore being able to recognize the related hosting revenue over the remaining life of the contract.  Revenue for subscription services may not be recognized until the customers go-live. The implementation period is generally expected to range between 3 to 8 months. Once the customer goes live on the SaaS solution, the revenue will then be recognized ratably over the remaining initial contractual period, as the Company does hot have a history of renewals for hosting customers.
 
Services and maintenance revenues increased 5% to $8,590,000 in the first six months of 2015 from $8,219,000 in the first six months of 2014. Astea Alliance service and maintenance revenues were $7,309,000 for the first six months of 2015 an increase of 9% from $6,736,000 in Alliance service and maintenance revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2014. The increase was attributable to an increase in new implementation projects in the U.S. resulting from U.S.  license sales and Australian SaaS sales, which generated additional revenue as more projects went live, partially offset by the deferral of new subscription based implementation services in the US, Europe and Australia, which may not be recognized until the customer goes live.   In addition, there was a slight decrease in maintenance revenues.  At the time that these customers go-live, the deferred services revenue will be recognized ratably over the remaining life of the initial contract. Service and maintenance revenues generated by FieldCentrix decreased by $202,000 or 14% to $1,281,000 in the first six months of 2015 compared to $1,483,000 during the same period in 2014.  The decrease in service and maintenance revenue is due to a reduction in upgrade projects compared to the same period in 2014 as well as certain customers transitioning from FieldCentrix to Alliance.
 
Costs of Revenues

Cost of software license fees increased 33% to $2,208,000 in the first six months of 2015 from $1,667,000 in the first six months of 2014.  Included in the cost of software license fees are the costs of capitalized software amortization and amortization of software acquired from FieldCentrix. It also includes the cost of all third party software embedded in the Company’s software licenses which are sold to customers.  Amortization of capitalized software development costs was $2,130,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to $1,606,000, an increase of 33% over the same period in 2014. This increase resulted from the amortization of Version 12 that was released at the end of February 2015.  The gross margin percentage on software licenses was 34% in the first six months of 2015 and (1%) in the first six months of 2014. The increase in gross margin is a reflection of the increased license revenue, partially offset by an increase in amortization.
 
Cost of subscription, services and maintenance increased 14% to $6,620,000 in the first six months of 2015 from $5,822,000 in the first six months of 2014.  The increase in cost of subscription, service and maintenance is attributed primarily to increases in headcount and recruiting cost in Europe, travel expenses in all regions and hosting costs from a growing customer base offset by a decrease in the use of outside consultants in the U.S. and European locations.  The subscription, services and maintenance gross margin percentage was 27% in 2015 and 31% in 2014.
 
Gross Profit

Gross profit increased 35% to $3,571,000 in the first six months of 2015 from $2,647,000 in the first six months of 2014.  As a percentage of revenue, gross profit was 29% in the first six months of 2015 compared to 26% in the first six months of 2014.  The year-over-year increase in gross profit was largely driven by the increase in license revenues partially offset by an increase in amortization of capitalized software, which is included in the cost of license fees.


 
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Operating Expenses

Product Development

Product development expense increased 19% to $856,000 in the first six months of 2015 from $721,000 in the first six months of 2014.  The increase was due to a reduction in capitalized development expense in the first six months of 2015 compared to the same quarter in 2014. Fluctuations in product development expense from period to period can vary due to the amount of development expense which is capitalized.  Software development costs of $1,022,000 were capitalized in the first six months of 2015 compared to $1,259,000 during the same period in 2014, a reduction of $267,000.  Gross development expense was $1,878,000 during the first six months of 2015, a reduction of 6%, compared to $1,996,000 for the same period in 2014.  The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in the value of the Israeli shekel compared to the U.S. dollar.  Most of the Company’s development occurs in Israel.  Product development as a percentage of revenues was 7% in first six months of 2015 and 2014.  

Sales and Marketing

Sales and marketing expense increased 2% to $2,118,000 in the first six months of 2015 from $2,085,000 in the first six months of 2014. The increase in sales and marketing expense is attributable to an increase in sales headcount and commissions related to an increase in license deals offset by decrease in external marketing costs compared to the prior year. The Company continues to focus on expanding its market presence through intensified marketing efforts to increase awareness of the Company’s products, including its newest product, SaaS and its subscription services.  This occurs through the use of Webinars focused in the vertical industries in which the Company operates, attendance at selected trade shows, and increased efforts in lead generation for its sales force.  As a percentage of revenues, sales and marketing expenses was 17% in the first six months of 2015 compared with 21% in the first six months of 2014. The decrease in costs relative to revenues is due to higher revenues in the first six months of 2015.

General and Administrative

General and administrative expenses consist of salaries, benefits and related costs for the Company’s finance, administrative and executive management personnel, legal costs, accounting costs, bad debt expense and various costs associated with the Company’s status as a public company. General and administrative expenses decreased 11% to $1,568,000 in the first six months of 2015 from $1,755,000 in the first six months of 2014.  In the first six months of 2015, the Company recognized exchange losses due to the continued strengthening of the U.S. dollar compared to the English pound sterling, Euro, Japanese yen and Australian dollar.  In the first six months of 2014,  the Company engaged outside consultants and incurred legal fees associated with the Company’s failure to comply with the NASDAQ listing requirements and the conversion of the line of credit payable to Mr. Bergreen to Series B Preferred Stock,  partially offset by an increase in currency exchange losses resulting from the strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to the British pound, Euro and Australian dollar which are recorded in general and administrative expense.  As a percentage of revenues, general and administrative expenses were 13% for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 17% in the first six months of 2014. The decrease in costs relative to revenues is due to higher revenues in the first six months of 2015 and decreased costs. The decrease in cost is also attributable to the Company being listed on the OTC Market Group as there are less costs associated with this exchange listing.  The Company remains focused on reducing its operating costs to be more in line with the size and needs of the Company.
 
Interest Expense, Net

Interest expense was $73,000 in the first six months of 2015 compared to $75,000 of interest expense in the first six months of 2014.  The Company has interest expense resulting from its line of credit with the director/officer and Silicon Valley Bank. As of June 30, 2015 and 2014, the Company’s investments consisted of mutual funds. Interest income from investments has decreased in both the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 as the amount of investments has decreased significantly.

Income Tax Expense

The Company recorded income tax expense of $22,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to $23,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2014.

Net Loss

Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2015 was $1,066,000 compared to a net loss of $2,012,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2014.  The decrease in the net loss of $946,000 is primarily the result of increased license fees revenue
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Liquidity and Capital Resources

    Operating Activities

The Company generated $1,166,000 of cash from operating activities in the first six months of 2015 compared to generating  $889,000 for the first six months of 2014. The increase in operating cash flows of $277,000 was due to a decrease in the net loss of $946,000, an increase in accounts payable and accrued expense of $736,000, an increase in non-cash expenses of $490,000, an increase in deferred revenues of $236,000, and a decrease in other assets of $3,000 offset by an increase in accounts receivable of $2,054,000 and an increase in prepaid expenses of $80,000.

    Investing Activities

The Company used $1,062,000 for investing activities in the first six months of 2015 compared to $1,321,000 used in the first six months of 2014. The decrease in cash used for investing activities of $259,000 is principally attributable to a decrease of $267,000 in capitalized software development costs.
 
    Financing Activities

The Company generated $200,000 in cash from financing activities in the first six months of 2015 compared to   generating $564,000, in the first six months of 2014.  Payments of preferred stock dividends of $220,000 in 2015 were $70,000 higher than the same period in 2014 due to the issuance of the Series B convertible preferred stock in June 2014.  The Company borrowed $420,000 from its SVB line of credit in the first six months of 2015 compared to $690,000 of borrowings in the same period of 2014. In addition, in the first six months of 2014, the Company borrowed $400,000 from its line of credit with the director/officer and then repaid $250,000 to the line due to the director/ officer. The Company also incurred $126,000 in deferred financing cost in 2014 related to the SVB line of credit. The deferred financing costs are being amortized to interest expense over the life of the line of credit.

The cash effect of exchange rates on the U.S. dollar related to most other currencies in which the Company operates, primarily the Australian dollar, Japanese yen, Euro, British pound sterling and Israel shekel, provided a decrease of $129,000 in 2015 compared to an increase of $2,000 in 2014.

At June 30, 2015, the Company had a working capital ratio of approximately .73:1 compared to .57:1 at December 31, 2014. The Company had $1,537,000 in cash and investments available for sale at June 30, 2015, compared to $1,362,000 at December 31, 2014.

The Company has projected revenues for 2015 and beyond that management believes will provide sufficient funds to sustain its continuing operations.   However, in 2014, due to unanticipated delays in the signing of certain license agreements and the cash flow timing impact of the Company’s planned conversion to a subscription-based software delivery model it was determined that the Company needed additional liquidity. Accordingly, in 2014, the Company entered into a line of credit agreement, and has an existing line of credit from its Chief Executive Officer, both of which are described in Note 6. As of June 30, 2015 the Company owed $150,000 against the line of credit from its Chief Executive Officer and $1,424,000 against the line of credit from Silicon Valley Bank (“SVB”).  The availability under the line of credit is tied to a borrowing base formula that is based on 80% of the Company’s eligible domestic accounts receivable, and as of June 30, 2015, the availability under the line of credit was $576,000.   Subsequent to the expiration of the line of credit, the CEO has committed to support the Company financially for up to $1,000,000 through April 1, 2016.

The Company was in compliance with the financial covenants for both lines of credit with the Chief Executive Officer and SVB as of June 30, 2015.   In the event the Company does not meet its financial covenants in 2015 and SVB does not extend a waiver or forbearance agreement, and the Company believes that it does not have adequate liquidity to operate, if necessary, the Company will implement a cost cutting plan that reduces all its expenditures to the appropriate level that matches its operating cash flows.

The Company does not plan any significant capital expenditures in 2015 other than to replace its existing capital equipment as it becomes obsolete. The Company’s plans for investment in product development are expected to be similar to prior years.


 
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   Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company is not involved in off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a material current or future impact on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses result in operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

Variability of Quarterly Results and Potential Risks Inherent in the Business

The Company’s operations are subject to a number of risks, which are described in more detail in the Company’s prior SEC filings, including in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014.  Risks which are peculiar to the Company on a quarterly basis, and which may vary from quarter to quarter, include but are not limited to the following:

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The Company’s quarterly operating results have varied in the past, and may vary significantly in the future depending on factors such as the size, timing and recognition of revenue from significant orders, the timing of new product releases and product enhancements, and market acceptance of these new releases and enhancements, increases in operating expenses, and seasonality of its business.

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The market price of the Company’s common stock could be subject to significant fluctuations in response to, and may be adversely affected by, variations in quarterly operating results, changes in earnings estimates by analysts, developments in the software industry, adverse earnings or other financial announcements of the Company’s customers and general stock market conditions, as well as other factors.

Item 3.                      QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

Market risk represents the risk of loss that may impact the Company’s financial position due to adverse changes in financial market prices and rates.  The Company’s market risk exposure is primarily a result of fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates.  The Company does not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes.

Interest Rate Risk. At June 30, 2015, the Company’s debt consists of a line of credit with our Chief Executive Officer and Silicon Valley Bank (“SVB”).  At June 30, 2015, our outstanding lines of credit under the revolving credit facility with our Chief Executive Officer and SVB were $150,000 and $1,424,000, respectively.  At December 31, 2014, our outstanding lines of credit under the revolving credit facility with our Chief Executive Officer and SVB were $150,000 and $1,004,000, respectively. Our credit facility with SVB has a variable interest rate, which exposes us to interest rate risk.

Foreign Currency Risk.  The Company does not use foreign currency forward exchange contracts or purchased currency options to hedge local currency cash flows or for trading purposes.  All sales arrangements with international customers are denominated in foreign currency. For the six months ended June 30, 2015, approximately 34% of the Company’s overall revenue resulted from sales to customers outside the United States.  A 10% change in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to each of the currencies of the Company’s non-U.S.-generated sales would not have resulted in a material change to the Company’s results of operations.  The Company does not expect any material loss with respect to foreign currency risk.
 
Item 4.                      CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as required by Exchange Act Rule 13a-15 as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2015 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 


 
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1A.                      RISK FACTORS

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, which could materially affect the Company’s business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in this report and in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 are not the only risks facing the Company. Additional  risks and uncertainties not currently known to the Company or that the Company currently deems to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition and/or operating results.


 
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Item 6.   EXHIBITS

 
31.1
 
31.2
 
32.1
 
32.2




















 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 
ASTEA INTERNATIONAL INC.
   
Date:  August 14, 2015
/s/Zack Bergreen
 
Zack Bergreen
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
   
   
Date:  August 14, 2015
/s/Rick Etskovitz
 
Rick Etskovitz
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
(Principal Financial and Chief Accounting Officer)


 
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EXHIBIT INDEX



No.
 
Description
     
31.1
 
     
31.2
 
     
32.1
 
     
32.2
 
     
101.INS
  
XBRL Instance Document
     
101.SCH
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
     
101.CAL
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
     
101.DEF
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
     
101.LAB
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
     
101.PRE
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
 
 
 
 
 
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