EDGAR 10-K Filing

Company CIK: 926423
Filing Year: 2025
Filename: 926423_10-K_2025_0001437749-25-013105.json

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ITEM 1. BUSINESS
Item 1. Business
MIND Technology, Inc. (“MIND” and, together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the “Company”, “we”, “us” and “our”), a Delaware corporation, was incorporated in 1987. We provide technology to the oceanographic, hydrographic, seismic and maritime security industries. Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, MIND has a global presence with key operating locations in the United States, Singapore, Malaysia and the United Kingdom.
Effective with the sale of our Klein Marine Systems, Inc. subsidiary (“Klein”) in August 2023, during our fiscal year ended January 31, 2024 ("fiscal 2024"), we operate in one segment, Seamap Marine Products.
Our Seamap Marine Products business includes Seamap Pte Ltd, MIND Maritime Acoustics, LLC, Seamap (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and Seamap (UK) Ltd (collectively “Seamap”), which designs, manufactures and sells specialized marine seismic equipment. Our Klein Marine Products business consisted of Klein, which designed, manufactured and sold high performance side scan sonar systems.
We are focusing on our strategy to emphasize our Seamap business following the decision to exit the Leasing Business and dispose of the Klein Marine Products segment. This strategy is based on the following vision for MIND:
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become known as a provider of innovative technology and products to the oceanographic, hydrographic, seismic and maritime security industries; and
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leverage our various technologies, products and services to create new products and address new markets, as well as seek out opportunities to add new technologies and products.
We are primarily focused on three markets within the broader marine products space, Marine Exploration, Marine Survey and Maritime Security. Customers within these market segments include marine survey companies, seismic survey contractors, non-military governmental organizations, research institutes, and operators of port facilities and other offshore installations.
The discontinued operations of the Klein Marine Product segment included all the activities of Klein which had been conducted from a location in Salem, New Hampshire.
Our products and equipment are utilized in a variety of geographic regions throughout the world, which are described under “Customers, Sales, Backlog and Marketing.”
Seamap Marine Products Business -
Seamap designs, manufactures and sells a broad range of products for the oceanographic, hydrographic and marine seismic industries. Seamap’s primary products include the GunLink™ seismic source acquisition and control systems, commonly referred to as “energy source controllers”, and the BuoyLink™ RGNSS(“relative global navigation satellite system”) positioning system, and SeaLink™ marine sensors and solid streamer systems (collectively, the “SeaLink” product line or “towed streamer products”). Applications for these technologies include marine seismic surveys related to energy exploration and alternative energy projects, as well as other resources, ocean bottom surveys and various research activities. We have not yet generated revenue from maritime security applications of this technology; however, we believe our hydrophone and solid streamer technologies are well suited to maritime security applications.
Discontinued Operations -
Klein primarily designed, manufactured and sold side scan sonar systems for the oceanographic, hydrographic and maritime security industries on a world-wide basis. Klein’s family of sonar products were used in a variety of applications including hydrographic surveys, naval mine counter measure operations, search and recovery operations, ocean bottom profiling and other underwater object detection operations.
Seismic Technology
Data generated from digital seismic recording systems and peripheral equipment is used in a variety of marine applications, including hydrographic surveys, civil engineering operations, mining surveys and in the search for and development of oil and gas reserves. In addition, marine seismic sensors can be used in a number of security applications, such as anti-submarine warfare. Users of marine seismic technology include marine seismic contractors, marine survey operators, research institutes and governmental entities.
The acoustic sensors, or hydrophones, and streamer systems used in seismic applications can also be utilized in developing passive and active sonar systems. Such technology is widely used in maritime security and defense applications, such as maritime security and anti-submarine warfare.
Business and Operations
Seamap Marine Products Business -
Through our Seamap Marine Products business, we develop, manufacture and sell a range of proprietary products for the oceanographic, hydrographic, seismic, and maritime security industries. We have developed certain of our technology and have acquired other technology through the purchase of businesses or specific assets from others. We expect to continue to internally develop new technology or enhancements to our existing technology. However, we may also gain access to new technology or products through acquisition, joint venture arrangements or licensing agreements.
Seamap’s primary products include: (1) the GunLink seismic source acquisition and control systems, which are designed to provide operators of marine seismic surveys more precise monitoring and control of energy sources; (2) the BuoyLink RGNSS positioning system, which is used to provide precise positioning of marine seismic energy sources and streamers; (3) Sleeve Gun energy sources and (4) the SeaLink towed seismic streamer system. We have developed a specific configuration of SeaLink to address ultra high-resolution, 3-dimensional surveys (“UHR3D”) which we believe is very effective for ocean bottom surveys in connection with construction activities. Seamap’s other products include streamer weight collars, depth transducers, pressure transducers, air control valves and source array systems. In addition to selling complete products, Seamap provides spare and replacement parts related to the products it sells. Seamap also provides certain services related to its products as well as certain products of others. These services include repair, training, field service operations and umbilical terminations.
We maintain a Seamap facility in the United Kingdom which includes engineering, training, sales and field service operations. Our Seamap facility in Singapore includes engineering, assembly, sales, repair and field service operations. To support our Seamap product lines, we have a production facility in Malaysia that provides manufacturing and repair services. The facility in Malaysia is in relatively close proximity to our Singapore facility.
Components for our marine products are sourced from a variety of suppliers located in Asia, Europe and the United States. Products are generally assembled, tested and shipped from our facilities in Singapore, Malaysia and Texas.
Spectral Ai and Software -
Prior to the sale of Klein, we developed a data handling and automatic target recognition (“ATR”) software system designed specifically for Klein side scan sonar systems which we refer to as Spectral Ai™. Under the terms of the Klein sale, we retained ownership of the intellectual property associated with Spectral Ai and entered into a licensing agreement and collaboration agreement with Klein and the purchaser of Klein, General Oceans AS. Pursuant to these agreements, we will jointly promote the licensing of Spectral Ai to customers of Klein, for which we will receive recurring licensing fees. Revenues from these arrangements have been immaterial to date.
Key Agreements
We have a limited number of agreements for the distribution or representation of our products. These agreements are generally cancellable upon a notice period ranging from one to three months.
Customers, Sales, Backlog and Marketing
In fiscal 2025 and 2024, our single largest customer accounted for approximately 36% and 21%, respectively, of our consolidated revenues. Together, our five largest customers accounted for approximately 73% of our consolidated revenues in fiscal 2025. The loss of any one of our largest customers or a sustained decrease in demand by any of these customers could result in a substantial loss of revenues and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. Due to the nature of our sales, the significance of any one customer can vary significantly from year to year. See Item 1A - “Risk Factors.”
As of January 31, 2025, our Seamap Marine Products business had a backlog of orders amounting to approximately $16.9 million, which is a decrease of approximately 56% from the $38.4 million reported at January 31, 2024. We expect a substantial portion of the backlog of orders as of January 31, 2025, to be fulfilled during the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026 (“fiscal 2026”).
We analyze our backlog, which we define as orders we consider to be firm based on the receipt of a purchase order or other documentation from the customer, to evaluate operations and future revenue potential. As backlog is not a defined accounting term, our computation of backlog may not be comparable with that of our peers. In addition, project cancellations and scope adjustments may occur from time to time. For example, certain contracts are terminable at the discretion of our customers, with or without cause. These types of backlog reductions could adversely affect our revenue and results of operations. Our backlog for the period beyond the next twelve months may be subject to variation from the prior year as existing contracts are completed, delayed or renewed or new contracts are awarded, delayed or canceled. Accordingly, our backlog as of any particular date is an uncertain indicator of future earnings.
We participate in both domestic and international trade shows and expositions to inform the appropriate industries of our products and services.
A summary of our revenues from continuing operations from customers by geographic region is as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended January 31,
United States
$ 2,478
$ 1,086
China
17,720
7,668
Norway
21,956
14,385
Turkey
5,216
Singapore
2,192
Canada
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1,882
Other
3,709
4,081
Total Non-United States
44,385
35,424
Total
$ 46,863
$ 36,510
The net book value of our property and equipment in our various geographic locations is as follows (in thousands):
As of January 31,
Location of property and equipment
United States
$
$
United Kingdom
Singapore
Malaysia
Total Non-United States
Total
$
$
For information regarding the risks associated with our foreign operations, see Item 1A - “Risk Factors.”
Competition
We compete with a number of other manufacturers of marine seismic, hydrographic and oceanographic equipment. Some of these competitors may have substantially greater financial resources than our own. We generally compete for sales of equipment on the basis of (1) technical capability, (2) reliability, (3) price, (4) delivery terms and (5) service.
Suppliers
We obtain parts, components and services from a number of suppliers to our manufacturing operation. These suppliers are located in various geographic locations. Certain materials utilized in the construction of our solid streamer products are currently obtained from a sole source. We have not experienced supply disruptions from this source but are exploring various options to expand supply sources.
For additional information regarding the risk associated with our suppliers, see Item 1A - “Risk Factors.”
Employees
As of January 31, 2025, we employed approximately 146 people on a full-time basis, none of whom were represented by a union or covered by a collective bargaining agreement. We consider our employee relations to be satisfactory. For additional information regarding the risks associated with our employees, see Item 1A - ”Risk Factors.”
Intellectual Property
The products designed, manufactured, and sold by our Seamap business utilize significant intellectual property that we have developed or purchased from others. Our internally developed intellectual property consists of product designs, trade secrets and patent applications. We have acquired certain United States and foreign patents related to energy source controllers, hydrophone and other technologies. We believe these acquired intellectual property rights will allow us to incorporate certain design features and functionality in future versions of our GunLink and Sealink product lines, as well as other products. We believe the pertinent patents to have a valid term through at least 2028.
For additional information regarding the risks associated with our intellectual property, see Item 1A - ”Risk Factors.”
Governmental Environmental Regulation
We are subject to stringent governmental laws and regulations, both in the United States and other countries, pertaining to worker safety and health; the handling, storage, transportation and disposal of hazardous materials, chemicals and other materials used in our manufacturing processes or otherwise generated from our operations; or otherwise relating to the protection of the environment and natural resources. Compliance with these laws and regulations in the United States at the federal, state and local levels may, among other things, require the acquisition of permits to conduct regulated activities; impose specific safety and health criteria addressing worker protection; result in capital expenditures to limit or prevent emissions, discharges and other releases; obligate us to use more stringent precautions for disposal of certain wastes; require reporting of the types and quantities of various substances stored, processed, transported, generated, or released in connection with our operations; or obligate us to incur substantial costs to remediate releases of chemicals or materials to the environment. Foreign countries in which we conduct operations may also have analogous controls that regulate our environmental and worker safety and health-related activities, which controls may impose additional, or more stringent requirements. Failure to comply with these laws and regulations may result in the assessment of sanctions, including administrative, civil and criminal penalties, the imposition of investigatory, remedial or corrective action obligations, the occurrence of restrictions, delays, or cancellations in the permitting or performance of projects, and the issuance of injunctive relief in affected areas. We may be subject to strict, joint and several liability as well as natural resource damages resulting from spills or releases of chemicals or other regulated materials and wastes at our facilities or at offsite locations. For example, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, referred to as “CERCLA” or the Superfund law, and comparable state laws, impose liability, potentially without regard to fault or legality of the activity at the time, on certain classes of persons that are considered to be responsible for the release of a hazardous substance into the environment. These persons include the current or former owner or operator of the disposal site or sites where the release occurred and companies that disposed, transported or arranged for the disposal or transport of hazardous substances that have been released at the site. Under CERCLA, these persons may be subject to joint and several liabilities for the costs of investigating and cleaning up hazardous substances that have been released into the environment, for damages to natural resources and for the costs of some health studies. In addition, the federal Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, referred to as “RCRA,” regulates the management and disposal of solid and hazardous waste. Materials we use in the ordinary course of our operations, such as paint wastes and waste solvents may be regulated as hazardous waste under RCRA or considered hazardous substances under CERCLA. It is not uncommon for neighboring landowners and other third parties to file claims for personal injury and property damage allegedly caused by spills or releases that may affect them. As a result of such actions, we could be required to remove previously disposed wastes, remediate environmental contamination, and undertake measures to prevent future contamination, the costs of which could be significant.
We are also subject to federal, state, local and foreign worker safety and health laws and regulations, such as the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and emergency planning and response laws and regulations, such as the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, as well as comparable state statutes and any implementing regulations. These laws and regulations obligate us to organize and/or disclose information about certain chemicals and materials used or produced in our operations and to provide this information to employees, state and legal governmental authorities and citizens. Historically, our environmental worker safety and health compliance costs have not had a material adverse effect on our results of operations; however, there can be no assurance that such costs will not be material in the future or that such future compliance will not have a material adverse effect on our business or results of operations. For additional information regarding the risk associated with environmental matters, see Item 1A - “Risk Factors.”
Available Information
Our internet address is https://www.mind-technology.com. We file and furnish Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, proxy and information statements, Forms 3, 4 and 5 filed on behalf of directors and executive officers, and amendments to these reports, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which are available free of charge through our website as soon as reasonably practicable after such reports are filed with or furnished to the SEC. The SEC also maintains an internet website at https://www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding our Company that we file and furnish electronically with the SEC.
We may from time to time provide important disclosures to investors by posting them in the investor relations section of our website, as allowed by SEC rules. Information on our website is not incorporated by reference into this Form 10-K or incorporated into any of our other filings with the SEC and you should not consider information on our website as part of this Form 10-K or any of our other filings with the SEC.

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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Item 1A. Risk Factors
The risks described below could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and the actual outcome of matters as to which forward-looking statements are made in this Form 10-K. The risk factors described below are not the only risks we face. Our business, financial condition and results of operations may also be affected by additional factors that are not currently known to us, that we currently consider immaterial or that are not specific to us, such as general economic conditions.
You should refer to the explanation of the qualifications and limitations on forward-looking statements included under “Cautionary Statement About Forward-Looking Statements” of this Form 10-K. All forward-looking statements made by us are qualified by the risk factors described below.
Risks Related to the Operation of Our Business
A limited number of customers account for a significant portion of our revenues and the loss of one of these customers could harm our results of operations.
We typically sell equipment to a relatively small number of customers, the composition of which changes from year to year as customers’ equipment needs vary. Therefore, at any one time, a large portion of our revenues may be derived from a limited number of customers. In fiscal 2025 and 2024, our single largest customer accounted for approximately 36% and 21%, respectively, of our consolidated revenues. Together, our five largest customers accounted for approximately 73% of our consolidated revenues in fiscal 2025. There has been consolidation among certain of our customers and this trend may continue. This consolidation could result in the loss of one or more of our customers and could result in a decrease in the demand for our equipment. The demand for our government-related services is generally driven by the level of government program funding. The state of the economy, competing political priorities, public funds and the timing of payment of these funds may influence the amount and timing of spending by our customers who are government agencies. The loss of any one of our largest customers or a sustained decrease in demand by any of such customers could result in a substantial loss of revenues and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
The financial soundness of our customers could materially affect our business and operating results.
If our customers experience financial difficulties or their own customers delay payment to them, they may not be able to pay, or may delay payment of, accounts receivable owed to us. Disruptions in the financial markets or other macro-economic issues, such as volatility in price of oil or other hydrocarbons or a worldwide pandemic, such as the global pandemic, could exacerbate financial difficulties for our customers. Any inability of customers to pay us for products and services could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
As of January 31, 2025, we had approximately $12.1 million of gross customer accounts receivable, of which approximately $4,000 was over 180 days past due. Contractual payment terms vary by customer and by contract and, under certain circumstances, we may grant extended payment terms to our customers. As of January 31, 2025, we had an allowance for credit losses of approximately $332,000 related to accounts receivable from continuing operations. For fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024, we had no charges to our provision for credit losses. Significant payment defaults by our customers in excess of our allowance for credit losses would have a material adverse effect on our financial position and results of operations.
We derive the majority
of our revenues from foreign operations and sales, which pose additional risks including economic, political and other uncertainties.
We conduct operations on a global scale. Our international operations include locations in Malaysia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. For fiscal 2025 and 2024, approximately 95% and 97%, respectively, of our revenues were attributable to customers in foreign countries.
Our international operations are subject to a number of risks inherent to any business operating in foreign countries, and especially those with emerging markets. Such risks include, among others:
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government instability, which can cause investment in capital projects by our potential clients to be withdrawn or delayed, reducing or eliminating the viability of some markets for our services;
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fluctuations in foreign currency;
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import/export quotas and evolving export license requirements;
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availability of suitable personnel and equipment, which can be affected by government policy, or changes in policy, which limit the importation of qualified crewmembers or specialized equipment in areas where local resources are insufficient;
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decrees, laws, regulations, interpretation and court decisions under legal systems, which are not always fully developed, and which may be retroactively applied and cause us to incur unanticipated and/or unrecoverable costs as well as delays which may result in real or opportunity costs;
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terrorist attacks, including kidnappings of our personnel or those of our customers;
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political and economic uncertainties in certain countries which may cause delays or cancellation of projects;
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unfavorable labor regulations, tax policies, tariffs, trade restrictions, or economic sanctions, enacted by the United States or foreign countries, which could have an adverse effect on our ability to conduct business in and expatriate profits;
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environmental conditions and regulatory controls or initiatives, which may be additional to or more stringent than requirements in the United States and which may not be consistently applied or enforced;
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regulations, laws or emergency measures taken or imposed by the United States or foreign state and local governments and municipalities in response to emergency or crisis situations, including natural disasters or pandemics, which could have an adverse effect on our business, our customers or our operations.
• potential expropriation, seizure, nationalization or detention of assets;
• difficulty in repatriating foreign currency received in excess of local currency requirements; and
• civil uprisings, riots and war, which can make it unsafe to continue operations, adversely affect both budgets and schedules and expose us to losses;
We cannot predict the nature and the likelihood of any such events. However, if any of these or other similar events should occur, it could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operation.
Our global operations expose us to risks associated with conducting business internationally, including failure to comply with United States laws that apply to international operations.
Some of our products are subject to export control regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”). We are also subject to foreign assets control and economic sanctions regulations administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”), which restrict or prohibit our ability to transact with certain foreign countries, individuals and entities. Under these regulations, the sale or transfer of certain equipment to a location outside the United States may require prior approval in the form of an export license issued by the BIS. Some potential international transactions may also be restricted or prohibited based on the location, nationality or identity of the potential end user, customer or other parties to the transaction or may require prior authorization in the form of an OFAC license. Any delay in obtaining required governmental approvals could affect our ability to conclude a sale or timely commence a project, and the failure to comply with all such controls could result in criminal and/or civil penalties, including fines, imprisonment, denial of export privileges and debarment from contracting with the federal government. These international transactions may otherwise be subject to tariffs and import/export restrictions from the United States or other governments.
We are subject to taxation in many foreign jurisdictions and the final determination of our tax liabilities involves the interpretation of the statutes and requirements of taxing authorities worldwide. Our tax returns are subject to routine examination by taxing authorities, and these examinations may result in assessments of additional taxes, penalties and/or interest.
Our overall success as a global business depends, in part, upon our ability to succeed in differing economic, social and political conditions. We may not continue to succeed in developing and implementing policies and strategies that are effective in each location where we do business, which could negatively affect our profitability.
Due to the international scope of our business activities, our results of operations may be significantly affected by currency fluctuations.
We operate on a global scale and while the majority of our foreign revenues are contracted in U.S. dollars, locally sourced items and expenditures are predominately transacted in local currency. These costs are subject to the risk of taxation policies, expropriation, political turmoil, civil disturbances, armed hostilities, and other geopolitical hazards as well as foreign currency exchange controls (in which payment may not be made in U.S. dollars) and fluctuations.
We are subject to risks associated with intellectual property.
We rely on a combination of patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret laws, and confidentiality procedures, contractual provisions and restrictions on disclosure to protect our intellectual property and proprietary information. We also enter into confidentiality or license agreements with our employees, consultants and corporate partners to protect our proprietary information, and control access to and distribution of our design information, documentation and other proprietary information. Despite our efforts, these measures may not be sufficient to prevent infringement of our patents, copyrights, and trademarks or wrongful misappropriation of our proprietary information and technology. In addition, for technology that is not covered by a patent, these measures will not prevent competitors from independently developing technologies that are substantially equivalent or superior to our technology. The laws of many foreign countries may not protect intellectual property rights to the same extent as the laws of the United States, and potential adverse decisions by judicial or administrative bodies in foreign countries could impact our international businesses. Failure to protect proprietary information could result in, among other things, loss of competitive advantage, loss of customer orders and decreased revenues.
Although we believe that we have appropriate procedures and safeguards to help ensure that we do not violate a third party’s intellectual property rights, we may unknowingly and inadvertently take action that is inconsistent with a third party’s intellectual property rights. Consequently, we may be subject to litigation and may be required to defend against claimed infringements of the rights of third parties or to determine the scope and validity of the proprietary rights of third parties. Any such litigation could be time consuming, costly and divert management’s attention from operations. In addition, adverse determinations in such litigation could, among other things:
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result in the loss of our proprietary rights to use the technology;
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subject us to significant liabilities;
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require us to seek licenses from third parties;
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require us to redesign the products that use the technology; and
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prevent us from manufacturing or selling our products that incorporate the technology.
If we are forced to take any of the foregoing actions, our business may be materially adversely affected. Any litigation to protect our intellectual property or to defend ourselves against the claims of others could result in substantial costs and diversion of resources and may not ultimately be successful.
Products we develop, manufacture and sell may be subject to performance or reliability risks.
The production of new products with high technology content involves occasional problems while the technology and manufacturing methods mature. If significant reliability or quality problems develop, including those due to faulty components, a number of negative effects on our business could result, including:
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costs associated with reworking the manufacturing processes;
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high service and warranty expenses;
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high inventory obsolescence expense;
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high levels of product returns;
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delays in collecting accounts receivable;
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reduced orders from existing customers; and
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declining interest from potential customers.
Although we maintain accruals for product warranties as we deem necessary, actual costs could exceed these amounts. From time to time, there may be interruptions or delays in the activation of products at a customer’s site. These interruptions or delays may result from product performance problems or from aspects of the installation and activation activities, some of which are outside our control. If we experience significant interruptions or delays that cannot be promptly resolved, confidence in our products could be undermined, which could have a material adverse effect on our operations.
We may not be successful in implementing and maintaining technology and product development and enhancements. New technology and product developments may cause us to become less competitive.
New and enhanced products and services introduced by a competitor may gain market acceptance and, if not available to us, may adversely affect us. If we choose the wrong technology, or if our competitors select a superior technology, we could lose our existing customers and be unable to attract new customers, which would harm our business and operations.
The markets for our products and services are characterized by changing technology and new product introductions. Our business could suffer from unexpected developments in technology, from our failure to adapt to these changes or from necessary capital expenditures to respond to technological introductions or obsolescence. In addition, the preferences and requirements of customers can change rapidly.
Our business exposes us to various technological risks, including the following:
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technology obsolescence;
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required capital expenditures on new technology;
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dependence upon continued growth of the market for marine seismic data equipment; and
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difficulties inherent in forecasting advancements in technologies.
Our inability to develop and implement new technologies or products on a timely basis and at competitive cost could have a material adverse effect on our financial position and results of operations.
We are subject to risks related to the availability and reliability of component parts used in the manufacture of our products.
We depend on a limited number of suppliers for some components of our products, as well as for equipment used to design and test our products. Certain components used in our products may be available from a sole source or limited number of vendors. If these suppliers were to limit or reduce the sale of such components to us, or if these suppliers were to experience financial difficulties or other problems that prevented them from supplying us with the necessary components, these events could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. These sole source and other suppliers are each subject to quality and performance issues, materials shortages, excess demand, reduction in capacity and other factors that may disrupt the flow of goods to us; thereby adversely affecting our business and customer relationships. Some of the sole source and limited source vendors are companies who, from time to time, may allocate parts to equipment manufacturers due to market demand for components and equipment. We have no guaranteed supply arrangements with our suppliers and there can be no assurance that our suppliers will continue to meet our requirements. Many of our competitors are much larger and may be able to obtain priority allocations from these shared vendors, thereby limiting or making our sources of supply unreliable for these components. If our supply arrangements are interrupted, there can be no assurance that we would be able to find another supplier on a timely or satisfactory basis. Any delay in component availability for any of our products could result in delays in the deployment of these products and in our ability to recognize revenues.
If we are unable to obtain a sufficient supply of components from alternative sources, reduced supplies and higher prices of components will significantly limit our ability to meet scheduled product deliveries to customers. A delay in receiving certain components or the inability to receive certain components could harm our customer relationships and our results of operations.
Failures of components affect the reliability and performance of our products, can reduce customer confidence in our products, and may adversely affect our financial performance. From time to time, we may experience delays in receipt of components and may receive components that do not perform according to their specifications. Any future difficulty in obtaining sufficient and timely delivery of components could result in delays or reductions in product shipments that could harm our business. In addition, a consolidation among suppliers of these components or adverse developments in their businesses that affect their ability to meet our supply demands could adversely impact the availability of components that we depend on. Delayed deliveries from these sources could adversely affect our business.
A global shortage of key components, such as semiconductors, and long lead-times can disrupt production.
If there is a shortage of a key component and the component cannot be easily sourced from a different supplier, the shortage could disrupt our production activities. Additionally, lead times for other components have increased in some cases. A shortage of key components may cause a significant disruption to our production activities, which could have a substantial adverse effect on its financial condition or results of operations.
We cannot predict the consequences of future geopolitical events, but they may adversely affect the markets in which we operate, our operations, or our results of operations.
Adverse changes in global or regional economic conditions periodically occur, including recession or slowing growth, changes, or uncertainty in fiscal, monetary or trade policy, higher interest rates, tighter credit, inflation, lower capital expenditures by businesses, increases in unemployment and lower consumer confidence and spending. Adverse changes in economic conditions can harm global business and adversely affect our results of operations. Such adverse changes could result from geopolitical and security issues, such as armed conflict and civil or military unrest, political instability, human rights concerns and terrorist activity, catastrophic events such as natural disasters and public health issues, supply chain interruptions, new or revised export, import or doing-business regulations, including trade sanctions and tariffs or other global or regional occurrences.
In particular, in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United States, the European Union, and several other countries have imposed far-reaching sanctions and export control restrictions on Russian entities and individuals. This conflict and the resulting market volatility has adversely affected global economic, political and market conditions. These and other global and regional conditions may adversely impact our business and our results of operations.
We have not been directly impacted by the Israel-Hamas conflict. However, the historic volatility in the Middle East, including as a result of recent events in Israel and Gaza, may result in political instability and societal disruption could reduce overall demand for oil and natural gas, potentially putting downward pressure on demand for our services and causing a reduction in our revenue.
Inflation and price volatility in the global economy could negatively impact our business and results of operations.
General inflation, including rising energy prices, interest rates and wages, currency volatility and monetary, fiscal and policy interventions by national or regional governments in reaction to such events could have negative impacts on our business by increasing our operating costs and our borrowing costs as well as decreasing the capital available for our customers to purchase our services. General inflation in the United States, Europe and other geographies has risen to levels not experienced in recent decades. General inflation, including rising prices for our raw materials and other inputs as well as rising salaries, could negatively impact our business by increasing our operating expenses. Customer resistance to a corresponding increase in the pricing for our products and services could adversely affect our revenue and negatively impact our business by decreasing our operating margins. Additionally, inflation and price volatility may cause our suppliers or customers to reduce use of our products and services, which would harm our business operations and financial position.
The demand for our products could be impacted by oil and other hydrocarbon commodity prices.
Demand for many of our products and the profitability of our operations depend primarily on the level of worldwide oil and gas exploration activity. Prevailing oil and gas prices, with an emphasis on crude oil prices, and market expectations regarding potential changes in such prices significantly affect the level of worldwide oil and gas exploration activity. During periods of improved energy commodity prices, the capital spending budgets of oil and natural gas operators tend to expand, which results in increased demand for our customers’ services leading to increased demand in our products. Conversely, in periods when energy commodity prices deteriorate, capital spending budgets of oil and natural gas operators tend to contract causing demand for our products to weaken. Historically, the markets for oil and gas have been volatile and are subject to wide fluctuations in response to changes in the supply of and demand for oil and gas, market uncertainty and a variety of additional factors that are beyond our control. Sustained low oil prices or the failure of oil prices to rise in the future and the resulting downturns or lack of growth in the energy industry and energy-related business, could have a negative impact on our results of operations and financial condition.
We may rely on contractors and subcontractors for certain projects, which could affect our results of operations and reputation.
We may rely on contractors and subcontractors to complete or assist us with completion of certain projects, primarily research and development projects. The quality and timing of production and services by our contractors and subcontractors is not totally under our control. Reliance on contractors and subcontractors gives us less control over a project and exposes us to significant risks, including late delivery, substandard quality and high costs. In addition, we may be jointly and severally liable for a contractor or subcontractor’s actions or contract performance. The failure of our contractors or subcontractors to deliver quality products or services in a timely manner could adversely affect our profitability and reputation.
Increases in tariffs, trade restrictions, or taxes on our supplies and products could have an adverse impact on our business.
We purchase a portion of our supplies from suppliers in China and other foreign countries. The commerce we conduct in the international marketplace makes us subject to tariffs, trade restrictions and other taxes when the supplies that we purchase, and the products we ship, cross international borders. Trade tensions between the United States and China, as well as those between the United States and Canada, Mexico and other countries have escalated recently. Trade tensions have led to a series of tariffs imposed by the United States on imports from China, as well as retaliatory tariffs imposed by China on imports from the United States. Additionally, the current Trump presidential administration has announced plans to impose broad-based tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and countries in the European Union. If supplies we purchase from China and other international suppliers become subject to tariffs, our operation costs could increase. Products we sell into certain foreign markets could also become subject to similar retaliatory tariffs, making the products we sell uncompetitive to similar products not subjected to such import tariffs. Further changes in United States trade policies, tariffs, taxes, export restrictions or other trade barriers or restrictions, may limit our ability to produce products, increase our manufacturing costs, decrease our profit margins, reduce the competitiveness of our products, or inhibit our ability to sell products or purchase supplies, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial conditions. The majority of our imports are made in Singapore and Malaysia and, therefore, are not directly impacted by the current and proposed tariffs or trade restriction involving the United States.
We face significant inventory risk.
We are exposed to inventory risks that may adversely affect our operating results as a result of changes in product cycles and pricing, defective products, changes in customer demand and spending patterns, and other factors. In fiscal 2025 we recorded inventory obsolescence charges of approximately $68,000 compared to approximately $341,000 in fiscal 2024. We endeavor to accurately predict these trends and avoid over-stocking or under-stocking components in order to avoid shortages, excesses or obsolete inventory. Demand for components, however, can change significantly between the time inventory or components are ordered/assembled and the dates of customer orders. In addition, when we begin marketing a new product, it may be difficult to determine appropriate component selection and accurately forecast demand. The acquisition of certain types of inventory or components may require significant lead-time and they may not be returnable. We carry a broad selection and significant inventory levels of certain components, and we may be unable to sell them in sufficient quantities. Any one of the inventory risk factors set forth above may adversely affect our operating results.
Recent component shortages or long lead times from key suppliers may result in our decision to order components sooner than we otherwise would, which requires additional working capital and increases our risks of excess inventory and inventory obsolescence.
Our quarterly operating results may be subject to significant fluctuations.
Individual orders for many of our products can be relatively significant and delivery requirements can be sporadic. Accordingly, our operating results for a particular quarter can be materially impacted by the absence or presence of such significant orders.
These periodic fluctuations in our operating results could adversely affect the trading prices of our securities.
We face significant competition for our products and services.
We have competitors who provide similar products and services, some of which have substantially greater financial resources than our own. There are also several smaller competitors that, in the aggregate, generate significant revenues from the sale of products similar to those we offer. Some competitors may offer a broader range of instruments and equipment for sale than we do and may offer financing arrangements to customers on terms that we may not be able to match. In addition, new competitors may enter the market and competition could intensify. We cannot assure you that revenue from our products will continue at current volumes or prices if current competitors or new market entrants introduce new products with better features, performance, price or other characteristics than our products. Competitive pressures or other factors may also result in significant price competition that could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
Our revenues are subject to fluctuations that are beyond our control, which could materially adversely affect our results of operations in a given financial period.
Projects awarded to and scheduled by our customers can be delayed or canceled due to factors that are outside of their control, which can affect the demand for our products and services. These factors include the following:
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inclement weather conditions, natural disasters or pandemics;
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difficulties in obtaining permits and licenses;
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labor or political unrest;
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availability of required equipment;
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security concerns;
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budgetary or financial issues;
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macroeconomic and industry conditions; and
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delays in payments to our customers from their clients.
We may require capital to finance expansion. If we cannot access additional capital, we may not be able to grow our business.
We may seek to access additional capital from entering into a sale/lease transaction regarding our Huntsville, Texas facility, by entering into other borrowing arrangement or by issuing debt or equity securities.
As of January 31, 2025, under our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, we are authorized to issue up to 40,000,000 shares of our Common Stock and 2,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, of which 7,969,421 shares of Common Stock and zero shares of Preferred Stock are issued and outstanding. We cannot predict the availability, size or price of any future issuances of Common Stock or Preferred Stock or other instruments convertible into equity, and the effect, if any, that such future issuances and sales will have on the market price of our securities or our ability to raise additional capital through stock issuances. Any additional issuances of Common Stock or securities convertible into, or exercisable or exchangeable for, such stock may ultimately result in dilution to the holders of stock, dilution in our future earnings per share and may have a material adverse effect upon the market price of the stock of the Company.
We cannot be certain that funding will be available if and when needed and to the extent required, on acceptable terms or at all. If funding is not available when needed, or is available only on unfavorable terms, we may be unable to grow our existing business, complete acquisitions or otherwise take advantage of business opportunities or respond to competitive pressures, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
From time to time, we may require access to working capital to meet overhead costs and operational expenditures, to finance inventory purchases, or to provide letters of credit or bankers’ guarantees to certain customers. For the past several years we have not had a credit facility in place. There is no assurance that we will be able to negotiate a credit facility or continue to meet working capital needs with cash generated from our operations, or the sale of debt or equity securities. The majority of our revenues are generated by Seamap Pte. Ltd., our Singapore-based subsidiary, and therefore the majority of our accounts receivable and inventory are located in Singapore. This limits the ability for U.S.-based financial institutions to provide asset backed financing to us. Additionally, many financial institutions in Singapore require partial local ownership in order to provide financing. These factors limit our access to certain conventional sources of working capital financing. If our cash flows and capital resources are insufficient to fund our operations, we may be forced to reduce or delay capital expenditures, sell assets, or seek additional capital, which may not be available on terms acceptable to us, or at all. Our inability to generate or access working capital could have a material adverse effect on our operations and financial condition.
Our long-lived assets may be subject to impairment.
We periodically assess our long-lived assets, including intangible assets, for impairment. If the future cash flows anticipated to be generated from these assets fall below net book value, we may be required to write down the value of our long-lived assets. If we are forced to write down the value of our long-lived assets, these noncash asset impairments could negatively affect our results of operations in the period in which they are recorded. See the discussion included in Item 7 - "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Critical Accounting Estimates."
Failure to comply with anti-bribery statutes, such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the “FCPA”) and the UK Bribery Act of 2010 (the “UK Bribery Act”), could result in fines, criminal penalties, and other sanctions, and may adversely affect our business and operations.
The FCPA, the UK Bribery Act and similar anti-bribery laws in other jurisdictions, generally prohibit companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. We and our local partners operate in many parts of the world that have experienced governmental corruption to some degree and, in certain circumstances, strict compliance with anti-bribery laws may conflict with local customs and practices. If we are found to be liable for violations under such anti-bribery laws, either due to our acts or omissions or due to the acts or omissions of others, including our local or strategic partners, we could suffer from civil and criminal penalties or other sanctions, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition. In addition, investors could negatively view potential violations, inquiries or allegations of misconduct under such anti-bribery laws, which could adversely affect our reputation and the market for our shares. We also may be subject to competitive disadvantages to the extent that our competitors are able to secure business, licenses or other preferential treatment by making payments to government officials and others in positions of influence or using other methods that U.S. law and regulations prohibit us from using.
We could also face fines, sanctions and other penalties from authorities in the relevant jurisdictions, including prohibition of our participating in or curtailment of business operations in those jurisdictions or the seizure of assets. We could face other third-party claims by agents, stockholders, debt holders, or other interest holders or constituents of our company. Further, disclosure of the subject matter of any investigation could adversely affect our reputation and our ability to obtain new business from potential customers or retain existing business from our current customers, to attract and retain employees and to access the capital markets. Our customers in relevant jurisdictions could seek to impose penalties or take other actions adverse to our interests, and we may be required to dedicate significant time and resources to investigate and resolve allegations of misconduct, regardless of the merit of such allegations.
We are subject to a variety of environmental and worker safety and health laws and regulations that could increase our costs of compliance and impose significant liabilities.
We are subject to stringent governmental laws and regulations both in the United States and in foreign countries relating to worker safety and health, protection of the environment and natural resources, and the handling of chemicals and materials used in our manufacturing processes as well as the recycling and disposal of wastes generated by those processes. For additional information regarding costs and liabilities associated with environmental or worker safety and health matters, see Item 1 - “Business - Governmental Environmental Regulation.” Compliance with or continuing to be subject to these applicable laws and regulations could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. In addition, increased environmental regulation of oil and gas exploration and production activities, whether in the United States or in any of the other countries in which our customers operate could cause them to incur increased costs or restrict, delay or cancel drilling, exploration or production programs or associated hydraulic fracturing activities, which in turn could result in reduced demand for our products and services and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
Use of our equipment in marine environments may be regulated or require a permit or other authorization from United States or foreign governmental agencies. The implementation of new or more restrictive laws or regulatory requirements to protect marine species, or the designation of previously unprotected species as threatened or endangered, could have an adverse effect on the demand for our products or services.
Climate change laws and regulations restricting emissions of “greenhouse gases” could result in reduced demand for oil and natural gas, thereby adversely affecting our business, while the physical effects of climate change could disrupt our manufacturing of equipment and cause us to incur significant costs in preparing for or responding to those effects.
In the United States, the U.S. Congress and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), in addition to some state and regional authorities, have in recent years considered legislation or regulations to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and other greenhouse gases (“GHGs”). These efforts have included consideration of cap-and-trade programs, carbon taxes, GHG reporting, permitting, and tracking programs, and regulations that directly limit GHG emissions from certain sources. In the absence of federal GHG-limiting legislation, the EPA has determined that GHG emissions present a danger to public health and the environment and has adopted regulations that, among other things, restrict emissions of GHGs under existing provisions of the U.S. Clean Air Act and may require the installation of “best available control technology” to limit emissions of GHGs from certain new or significantly modified facilities emitting large volumes of GHGs together with other criteria pollutants. In addition, the EPA has adopted regulations requiring monitoring and annual reporting of GHG emissions from certain sources, including, among others, certain onshore and offshore oil and natural gas production facilities. Many of the other countries where we and our customers operate, including Canada and various countries in Europe, have adopted or are considering similar GHG reduction measures. Such measures, or any similar future proposals, have the potential to increase costs for the oil and gas industry, which in turn could result in reduced demand for the products and services we provide.
In addition, spurred by increasing concerns regarding climate change, the oil and gas industry faces growing demand for corporate transparency and a demonstrated commitment to sustainability goals. Environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) goals and programs, which typically include extralegal targets related to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and corporate governance, have become an increasing focus of investors and shareholders across the industry. While reporting on ESG metrics remains voluntary, access to capital and investors is likely to favor companies with robust ESG programs in place. Ultimately, these initiatives could increase operational costs and make it more difficult for companies, including our current and potential customers, to secure funding for exploration and production activities and, thus, reduce demand for our products and services.
Finally, increasing concentrations of GHGs in the Earth’s atmosphere may produce climate changes that have significant physical effects, such as increased frequency and severity of storms, hurricanes, floods, drought and other climatic events. If any such climatic events were to occur, they could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations and the financial condition and operations of our customers. Notwithstanding potential risks related to climate change, the International Energy Agency estimates that oil and gas will continue to represent a substantial major share of global energy use through 2030, and other private sector studies project continued growth in demand for the next two decades.
Our business could be negatively affected by security threats, including cybersecurity threats, and other disruptions.
We rely heavily on information systems to conduct and protect our business. As a result, we face various security threats, including cybersecurity threats to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or to render data or systems unusable, threats to the security of our facilities, and threats from terrorist acts. The Company is aware of one such security breach that has occurred in the past; however after consultation with counsel and cybersecurity consultants, Management does not believe any sensitive information was breached.
Cybersecurity attacks in particular are becoming more sophisticated and include, but are not limited to, malicious software, attempts to gain unauthorized access to data, and other electronic security breaches that could lead to disruptions in critical systems, disruption of our customers’ operations, loss or damage to our data delivery systems, unauthorized release of confidential or otherwise protected information, corruption of data, and increased costs to prevent, respond to or mitigate cybersecurity events. In addition, certain cyber incidents, such as advanced persistent threats, may remain undetected for an extended period. Our technologies, systems and networks, and those of our vendors, suppliers and other business partners, may become the target of cyberattacks or information security breaches. Emerging artificial intelligence technologies may improve or expand the capabilities of malicious third parties in a way we cannot predict at this time, including being used to develop new hacking tools, exploit vulnerabilities, obscure malicious activities and increase the difficulty detecting threats. Although we have taken measures to prevent cybersecurity attacks and respond to cyber incidents as they have occurred, these measures may not be sufficient to prevent or recover from cyberattacks or information security breaches. Although we maintain insurance coverage to protect against cybersecurity risks, we cannot ensure that it will be sufficient to cover any particular losses we may experience as a result of any future cyberattacks. Furthermore, additional cybersecurity attacks could damage our reputation and lead to financial losses from remedial actions, loss of business, increased protection costs, regulatory action or potential liability.
Our business could be negatively affected by data protection and privacy laws that carry fines and may expose us to criminal sanctions and civil suits.
Several jurisdictions in which we operate (including certain U.S. states, Europe and Canada) may have laws governing how we must respond to a cyber incident that results in the unauthorized access, disclosure or loss of personal data. Additionally, new laws and regulations governing data privacy and unauthorized disclosure of confidential information, including international comprehensive data privacy regulations such as the European Union General Data Protection Regulation and recent California legislation (which, among other things, provides for a private right of action), pose increasingly complex compliance challenges and could potentially elevate our costs over time. Although our business does not involve large-scale processing of personal information, our business involves collection, uses and other processing of personal data of our employees, contractors, suppliers and service providers. As legislation continues to develop and cyber incidents continue to evolve, we will likely be required to expend significant resources to continue to modify or enhance our protective measures to comply with such legislation and to detect, investigate and remediate vulnerabilities to cyber incidents. Any failure by us, or a company we acquire, to comply with such laws and regulations could result in reputational harm, loss of goodwill, penalties, liabilities and/or mandated changes in our business practices.
We may seek to grow through acquisitions and our failure to properly plan and manage those acquisitions may adversely affect our performance.
We plan to expand not only through organic growth but may also do so through the strategic acquisition of companies and assets. We must plan and manage any acquisitions effectively to achieve revenue growth and maintain profitability in our evolving market. If we fail to manage acquisitions effectively, our results of operations could be adversely affected.
Our growth has placed, and is expected to continue to place, significant demands on our personnel, management and other resources. We must continue to improve our operational, financial, management, legal compliance and information systems to keep pace with the growth of our business.
Any future acquisitions could present a number of risks, including but not limited to:
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incorrect assumptions regarding the future results of acquired operations or assets or expected cost reductions or other synergies expected to be realized as a result of acquiring operations or assets;
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unknown liabilities or other unforeseen obligations of any company we may acquire, which may not be identified in the course of or due diligence;
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failure to integrate the operations or management of any acquired operations or assets successfully and timely;
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diversion of management’s attention from existing operations or other priorities;
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increased competition for acquisition opportunities, in turn increasing our cost of making further acquisitions or causing us to refrain from making additional acquisitions; and
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our inability to secure sufficient financing, on terms we find acceptable, that may be required for any such acquisition or investment.
In addition, we may not be able to identify suitable acquisition or strategic investment opportunities. We may incur expenses associated with sourcing, evaluating and negotiating acquisitions (including those that we do not complete), and we may also pay fees and expenses associated with financing acquisitions to investment banks and other advisors. Any of these amounts may be substantial, and together with the size, timing and number of acquisitions we pursue, may negatively affect and cause significant volatility in our financial results.
Encountering any of these or any unforeseen problems in completing acquisitions could have a material adverse effect on our ability to compete, financial condition and results of operations, and could prevent us from achieving the increases in revenues and profitability that we hope to realize through acquisitions.
We face risks related to health epidemics and other outbreaks, such as the COVID-19 or novel coronavirus, or fear of such an event.
Our business could be adversely affected by a widespread outbreak of contagious disease, such as the outbreak of respiratory illness caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic. If there are extended or additional facility closures, or other interruptions to our business, including as a result of impact on third-party suppliers, contract manufacturers and service providers, related to health epidemics and other outbreaks, such disruptions could have a material adverse impact on our liquidity, financial condition, and results of operations.
If there are extended or additional facility closures, or other interruptions to our business, including as a result of impact on third-party suppliers, contract manufacturers and service providers, related to health epidemics and other outbreaks, such disruptions could have a material adverse impact on our liquidity, financial condition, and results of operations.
Our cash and cash equivalents may be exposed to failure of our banking institutions.
While we seek to minimize our exposure to third-party losses of our cash and cash equivalents, we hold our balances in a number of large financial institutions. If the banks where we hold deposits were to experience a failure, any such loss or limitation on our cash and cash equivalents would adversely affect our business.
Risks Related to Human Capital Management
We expect to develop and expand the size of our company, and we may encounter difficulties in managing this development and expansion, which could disrupt our operations.
As of January 31, 2025, we had approximately 146 employees and we expect to increase our number of employees and expand the scope and location of our operations. To manage our anticipated development, expansion and incurrence of additional expenses, we must continue to implement and improve our managerial, operational and financial systems, expand our facilities and continue to recruit and train additional qualified personnel. Members of our management team may need to divert a disproportionate amount of their attention away from their day-to-day activities and devote a substantial amount of time to managing these development activities. Due to our limited resources, we may not be able to effectively manage the expansion of our operations or recruit and train additional qualified personnel. This may result in weaknesses in our infrastructure, give rise to operational mistakes, loss of business opportunities, loss of employees and reduced productivity among remaining employees. The physical expansion of our operations may lead to significant costs and may divert financial resources from other projects. If our management is unable to effectively manage our expected development and expansion, our expenses may increase more than expected, our ability to generate or increase our revenue could be reduced and we may not be able to implement our business strategy.
We depend on key management personnel and attracting and retaining other qualified personnel, and our business could be harmed if we lose key management personnel or cannot attract and retain other qualified personnel.
Our success depends to a significant degree upon the technical skills and continued service of certain members of our management team. The loss of the services of any member of our management team could have a material adverse effect on us.
Our success will also depend upon our ability to attract and retain additional qualified management, regulatory, technical, and sales and marketing executives and personnel. The failure to attract, integrate, motivate, and retain additional skilled and qualified personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business. We compete for such personnel against numerous companies, including larger, more established companies with significantly greater financial resources than we possess. In addition, failure to succeed in these efforts may make it more challenging to recruit and retain qualified personnel. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in attracting or retaining such personnel and the failure to do so could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our employees may engage in misconduct or other improper activities, including violating applicable regulatory standards and requirements or engaging in insider trading, which could significantly harm our business.
We are exposed to the risk of employee fraud or other misconduct. Misconduct by employees could include intentional failures to comply with legal requirements or the requirements of government regulators in the jurisdictions in which we operate, provide accurate information to applicable government authorities, comply with fraud and abuse and other healthcare laws and regulations in the United States and abroad, report financial information or data accurately or disclose unauthorized activities to us.
We have adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics applicable to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, and anyone performing similar functions, but it is not always possible to identify and deter employee misconduct, and the precautions we take to detect and prevent this activity may be ineffective in controlling unknown or unmanaged risks or losses or in protecting us from governmental investigations or other actions or lawsuits stemming from a failure to comply with these laws or regulations. If any such actions are instituted against us, and we are not successful in defending ourselves or asserting our rights, those actions could have a significant impact on our business, including the imposition of significant civil, criminal and administrative penalties, damages, fines, disgorgement, individual imprisonment, additional reporting requirements and oversight if subject to an agreement to resolve allegations of non-compliance with these laws, contractual damages, reputational harm, diminished profits and future earnings, and curtailment of our operations, any of which could substantially disrupt our operations.
Risk Related to Our Common Stock
Our stock prices are subject to volatility.
Stock prices, including our stock price, have been volatile from time to time. Stock price volatility could adversely affect our business operations by, among other things, impeding our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel and to obtain additional financing.
In addition to the other risk factors discussed in this section, the price and volume volatility of our Common Stock may be affected by:
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operating results that vary from the expectations of securities analysts and investors;
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the operating and securities price performance of companies that investors or analysts consider comparable to us;
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announcements of strategic developments, acquisitions and other material events by us or our competitors; and
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changes in global financial markets and global economies and general market conditions, such as interest rates, commodity and equity prices and the value of financial assets.
To the extent that the price of our Common Stock remains at lower levels, or it declines further, our ability to raise funds through the issuance of equity or otherwise use our Common Stock as consideration will be reduced. In addition, increases in our leverage may make it more difficult for us to access additional capital. These factors may limit our ability to implement our operating and growth plans.
Because we do not currently pay any dividends on our Common Stock, investors must look solely to stock appreciation for a return on their investment in us.
We have not paid cash dividends on our Common Stock since our incorporation and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our Common Stock in the foreseeable future. We currently intend to retain any future earnings attributable to our Common Stock to support our operations and growth. Any payment of cash dividends on our Common Stock in the future will be dependent on the amount of funds legally available, our financial condition, capital requirements and other factors that our board of directors may deem relevant. Accordingly, investors must rely on sales of their Common Stock after price appreciation, which may never occur, as the only way to realize any future gains on their investment.
We may issue securities with rights senior to that of our Common Stock in liquidation which could dilute or negatively affect the value of such securities.
In order to raise additional capital, in the future, we may issue other debt securities or equity securities with a liquidation preference senior to that of our Common Stock. In the event of our liquidation, the lenders and holders of such senior debt or equity securities could receive a distribution of our available assets before distributions to the holders of our Common Stock. The issuance of these securities could dilute or negatively affect the value of our Common Stock.
Provisions in our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Delaware law could discourage a takeover attempt, which may reduce or eliminate the likelihood of a change of control transaction and, therefore, the ability of our stockholders to sell their shares for a premium.
Provisions of our certificate of incorporation and the Delaware General Corporation Law may tend to delay, defer or prevent a potential unsolicited offer or takeover attempt that is not approved by our board of directors but that our stockholders might consider to be in their best interest, including an attempt that might result in stockholders receiving a premium over the market price for their shares. Because our board of directors is authorized to issue preferred stock with preferences and rights as it determines, it may afford the holders of any series of preferred stock preferences, rights or voting powers superior to those of the holders of Common Stock.
In addition, we are governed by Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law which, subject to some specified exceptions, prohibits “business combinations” between a Delaware corporation and an “interested stockholder,” which is generally defined as a stockholder who becomes a beneficial owner of 15% or more of a Delaware corporation’s voting stock, for a three-year period following the date that the stockholder became an interested stockholder. Section 203 could have the effect of delaying, deferring, or preventing a change in control that our stockholders might consider to be in their best interests.
Failure to establish and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting could adversely affect our financial results.
It is management’s responsibility to establish and maintain effective internal control in order to provide reasonable assurance regarding the Company’s financial reporting process. Internal control over financial reporting is not intended to impart absolute assurance that the Company can prevent or detect misstatements of its financial statement or fraud due to its inherent limitations.
A material weakness is defined as a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. If a material weakness is identified and not remediated, or if significant deficiencies in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting are discovered or occur in the future, the Company’s consolidated financial statements may contain material misstatements and the Company could be required to restate its financial results. The failure to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting could limit the Company’s ability to report its financial results accurately and in a timely manner or to detect and prevent fraud and could also cause a loss of investor confidence and decline in the market price of the Company’s Common Stock. See further discussion in Item 9A.- “Controls and Procedures.”

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ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
None.

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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
Item 2. Properties
We occupy the following principal facilities, which we believe are adequately utilized for our continuing operations:
Location
Type of Facility
Size
(in square feet)
Owned or
Leased
Huntsville, Texas
Office and warehouse
25,000 (on six acres)
Owned
The Woodlands, Texas
Office
5,800
Leased
Singapore
Office and warehouse
20,000
Leased
Shepton Mallet, United Kingdom
Office and warehouse
10,000
Leased
Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia
Office and warehouse
76,700
Leased
We do not believe that any single property is material to our operations and, if necessary, we could readily obtain a replacement facility.

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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
From time to time, we are a party to legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. We are not currently a party to any legal proceedings that we believe could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition.

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ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
PART II

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ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY
Item 5. Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Market Information for Common Stock
Our common stock, $0.01 par value per share (the "Common Stock") is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol “MIND.” As of April 21, 2025, there were approximately 3,400 beneficial holders of our Common Stock.
Dividend Policy
We have not paid any cash dividends on our Common Stock since our inception and our Board of Directors (the "Board") does not contemplate the payment of cash dividends on our Common Stock in the foreseeable future. In the future, our payment of dividends on our Common Stock will depend on the amount of funds available, our financial condition, capital requirements and such other factors as our Board of Directors may consider.
At the virtual Special Meeting of Preferred Stockholders held on August 29, 2024, our preferred stockholders approved an amendment (the “Amendment”) to our Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of 9.00% Series A Cumulative preferred stock, to provide that, at the discretion of the Board deciding to file the Amendment with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware at any time prior to October 31, 2024, each share of 9.00% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock, $1.00 par value per share (the “Preferred Stock”) would be converted (the “Conversion”) into 3.9 shares of Common Stock upon the effective time of the Amendment. On August 30, 2024, the Board elected to proceed with the Conversion by filing the Amendment with the Delaware Secretary of State. Effective on September 4, 2024, all outstanding shares of Preferred Stock were converted into Common Stock and retired. The Company issued approximately 6,600,000 shares of Common Stock in connection with the conversion. Accordingly, the Company no longer has obligations regarding Preferred Stock dividends, including undeclared dividends from previous periods. The Common Stock issued was recorded at its market value at the date of issuance less transaction costs related to the conversion. The excess of the carrying value of the Preferred Stock over the market value of the Common Stock issued, which amounted to approximately $14.8 million, was credited directly to accumulated deficit and is reflected in the calculation of earnings per share attributable to common stockholders.
As of January 31, 2025, we had deposits in foreign banks equal to approximately $4.8 million. These funds may generally be transferred to our accounts in the United States without restriction. However, in certain cases the transfer of these funds may result in withholding taxes payable to foreign taxing authorities. These factors could limit our ability to pay cash dividends in the future.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
None.
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
Neither we, nor any affiliated purchaser, purchased any of our equity securities during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025.

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
Item 6. [Reserved]

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Overview
Our worldwide Seamap Marine Products business includes Seamap Pte Ltd, MIND Maritime Acoustics, LLC, Seamap (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and Seamap (UK) Ltd (collectively “Seamap”), which designs, manufactures and sells specialized marine seismic equipment.
Revenue from the Seamap Marine Products business relates to sales of Seamap products, which operates from locations near Bristol, United Kingdom; Huntsville, Texas; Johor, Malaysia and in Singapore. The majority of our revenues are contracted through our Singapore subsidiary, Seamap Pte Ltd. The majority of manufacturing activity is performed, and therefore the majority of our material purchases are made, by Seamap Pte Ltd or our Malaysian subsidiary, Seamap (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd.
The discontinued operations of the Klein Marine Products business related to sales of Klein products, which operated from Salem, New Hampshire.
Management believes that the performance of our continued operations is indicated by revenues from sales of products and by gross profit from those sales and the operating profit for those operations. Management monitors EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, both as defined and reconciled to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), in the following table, as key indicators of our overall performance and liquidity.
The following table presents certain operating information of our continuing operations:
Year Ended January 31,
(in thousands)
Revenues:
Sale of marine technology products
$ 46,863
$ 36,510
Cost of sales:
Sale of marine technology products
$ 25,896
$ 20,539
Gross profit
$ 20,967
$ 15,971
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative
$ 11,291
$ 12,142
Research and development
$ 1,914
$ 2,133
Depreciation and amortization
$
$ 1,178
Total operating expenses
$ 14,149
$ 15,453
Operating income
$ 6,818
$
Year Ended January 31,
(in thousands)
Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations
Net income
$ 5,074
$
Interest expense, net
-
Depreciation and amortization
1,516
Provision for income taxes
1,984
1,355
EBITDA
8,002
3,779
Income from discontinued operations net of depreciation and amortization
-
(1,729 )
Stock-based compensation
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations (1)
$ 8,237
$ 2,311
Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by (Used In) Operating Activities to EBITDA
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
$
$ (4,967 )
Stock-based compensation
(235 )
(261 )
Provision for inventory obsolescence
(68 )
(341 )
Changes in accounts receivable (current and long-term)
5,253
3,318
Interest paid
-
Taxes paid, net of refunds
1,654
Gain on sale of other equipment
Gain on sale of Klein
-
2,343
Changes in inventory
3,601
Changes in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities and deferred revenue
1,811
(2,744 )
Changes in prepaid expenses and other current and long-term assets
(1,897 )
Other
(65 )
EBITDA(1)
$ 8,002
$ 3,779
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(1)
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures. EBITDA is defined as net income before (a) interest income and interest expense, (b) provision for (or benefit from) income taxes and (c) depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA excludes non-cash foreign exchange gains and losses, stock-based compensation, impairment of intangible assets and other non-cash tax related items. We consider EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to be important indicators for the performance of our business, but not measures of performance or liquidity calculated in accordance with GAAP. We have included these non-GAAP financial measures because management utilizes this information for assessing our performance and liquidity, and as indicators of our ability to make capital expenditures, service debt and finance working capital requirements and we believe that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are measurements that are commonly used by analysts and some investors in evaluating the performance and liquidity of companies such as us. In particular, we believe that it is useful to our analysts and investors to understand this relationship because it excludes transactions not related to our core cash operating activities. We believe that excluding these transactions allows investors to meaningfully trend and analyze the performance of our core cash operations. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not measures of financial performance or liquidity under GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as alternatives to cash flow from operating activities or net income as indicators of operating performance or any other measures of performance derived in accordance with GAAP. In evaluating our performance as measured by EBITDA, management recognizes and considers the limitations of this measurement. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect our obligations for the payment of income taxes, interest expense or other obligations such as capital expenditures. Accordingly, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are only two of the measurements that management utilizes. Other companies in our industry may calculate EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable with similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
Within our Seamap business, we design, manufacture and sell a variety of products used primarily in oceanographic, hydrographic, seismic and maritime security industries. Seamap’s primary products include (i) the GunLink seismic source acquisition and control systems; (ii) the BuoyLink RGNSS positioning system used to provide precise positioning of seismic sources and streamers and (iii) SeaLink marine sensors and solid streamer systems (collectively, the “SeaLink” product line or “towed streamer products”). These towed streamer products are primarily designed for three-dimensional, high-resolution marine surveys in survey and exploration applications.
The discontinued operations of our Klein business designed, manufactured, and sold side scan sonar and water-side security systems to commercial, governmental, and military customers throughout the world.
Business Outlook
Our financial results during fiscal year 2025 improved significantly when compared to fiscal 2024.
We have continued to experience significant inquiries and bid activity for our Seamap Marine products. As of January 31, 2025, our backlog of firm orders for Seamap Marine Products was approximately $16.9 million, which is a decrease of approximately 56% from the $38.4 million reported at January 31, 2024. In addition, we continue to pursue a number of other significant opportunities and expect to secure additional orders, primarily for delivery in fiscal 2026 and beyond. Subsequent to January 31, 2025 we received orders totaling approximately $15.9 million, which amounts are not included in our backlog as of January 31, 2025. The level of backlog at a particular point in time may not necessarily be indicative of results in subsequent periods as the size and delivery period of individual orders can vary significantly. We believe our backlog as of January 31, 2024 provided visibility that allowed for improved production efficiency which in turn contributed to our improved results. Nonetheless, we believe there are other production efficiencies which can be obtained and could contribute to improved operating margins in fiscal 2026.
Despite improving results, our operations continue to be impacted by the following factors:
• Extended lead times for key components.
• Requirements for advanced payments from some vendors for key components.
• Delays and uncertainties in the timing of orders due to customer delivery requirements.
Based on our current backlog of orders, pipeline of other prospects and continued product inquiries, and current production and delivery schedules, we expect revenue in fiscal 2026 to be comparable with fiscal 2025. If fiscal 2026 revenue is in-line with our expectations, we believe the Company will report net income and positive EBITDA for fiscal 2026. However, no assurances of such results can be made, and there are a number of risks which could cause results to be less than anticipated. Those risks include the following:
• Inability of our customers to accept delivery of orders as scheduled;
• Cancellation of orders;
• Production difficulties, including supply chain disruptions, which could delay the completion of orders as scheduled; and
• Higher than anticipated costs.
We continue to address three primary markets through our continued operations businesses -
•
Marine Survey;
•
Marine Exploration; and
•
Maritime Defense.
Specific applications within those markets include sea-floor survey, mineral and geophysical exploration and maritime security. We have existing technology and products that meet the needs in such markets -
•
Marine seismic equipment, such as GunLink and BuoyLink; and
•
Acoustic arrays, such as SeaLink
We see a number of opportunities to add to our technology and to apply existing technology and products to new applications.
In response, we have initiated certain strategic initiatives in order to exploit the perceived opportunities including the following:
• Product and production process refinements which would allow us to pursue larger projects for Sea Link systems;
• Adaption or development of acoustic array technology for passive sonar arrays for use in maritime security applications;
• Development of internally produced components in place of components currently sourced from third parties; and
•
Enhanced capabilities for existing products.
We believe that the above initiatives expand our addressable markets and provide opportunities for further growth in our revenues; however, none have produced material revenue to date.
As we grow our business, we are also looking to control our costs. During fiscal 2024, we eliminated several executive and management level positions to control general and administrative costs. Should future financial results fall below our expectation, we may take further steps to reduce costs. We believe many of our costs are variable in nature, such as raw materials and labor-related costs. Accordingly, we believe we can reduce such costs commensurate with any declines in our business.
General inflation levels have increased recently due in part to supply chain issues and geopolitical uncertainty. In addition, shortages of certain components, such as electronic components, have caused prices for available components to increase in some cases. These factors can be expected to have a negative impact on our costs; however, the magnitude of such an impact cannot be accurately determined. In response to these cost increases, in the first quarter of fiscal 2025, we increased the pricing for most of our products. The amount of the increase varied by product and ranged from approximately 5% to 10%.
Our revenues and results of operations have not been materially impacted by inflation or changing prices in the past two fiscal years, except as described below.
Results of Continuing Operations
For fiscal 2025 and 2024, we recorded operating income of approximately $6.8 million and $518,000, respectively. The improvement in operating results was driven primarily by significant increases in revenue for the Seamap product lines in addition to cost-saving efforts implemented in the current and prior fiscal year.
Revenues and cost of sales from continued operations were as follows:
Year Ended January 31,
(in thousands)
Sale of marine technology products
$ 46,863
$ 36,510
Cost of sales
25,896
20,539
Gross profit
$ 20,967
$ 15,971
Gross profit margin
%
%
A significant portion of Seamap’s sales consist of large discrete orders, the timing of which is dictated by our customers. This timing generally relates to the availability of a vessel in port so that our products can be installed. Accordingly, there can be significant variation in sales from one period to another, which does not necessarily indicate a fundamental change in demand for these products. A significant portion of our revenues result from “after market” activity such as spare parts, training, repairs and field service. In Fiscal 2025 and Fiscal 2024 approximately 37% and 45%, respectively of our revenue related to these activities. Our gross profit margin increased in fiscal 2025 as compared to fiscal 2024 due to higher overhead absorption from higher revenues and improved production efficiencies. This improvement was despite an increase in warranty costs in Fiscal 2025 to approximately $900,000 versus approximately $400,000 in Fiscal 2024.
Operating Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses for fiscal 2025 amounted to approximately $11.3 million, compared to approximately $12.1 million in 2024. The year-over-year decrease of approximately 7% is primarily the result of reductions in headcount, compensation expense and other administrative costs due to cost reduction initiatives implemented throughout fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2025.
Research and development costs were approximately $1.9 million in fiscal 2025 as compared to approximately $2.1 million in fiscal 2024. The majority of these costs relate to the development of a next generation streamer system and related activities.
We did not record a provision for credit losses in fiscal 2025 or fiscal 2024. On January 31, 2025, and 2024, we had trade accounts and note receivables over 180 days past due of approximately $4,000 and $51,000, respectively. Contractual payment terms vary by customer and by contract and, under certain circumstances, we may grant extended payment terms to our customers. In our industry, and in our experience, it is not unusual for accounts to become delinquent from time to time and this is not necessarily indicative of an account becoming uncollectable. As of January 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, our allowance for credit losses receivable for continuing operations amounted to approximately $332,000.
Depreciation and amortization expense relates primarily to the depreciation of furniture and fixtures, office and manufacturing equipment and the amortization of intangible assets. Depreciation and amortization expense was approximately $944,000 and $1.2 million for fiscal 2025 and 2024, respectively. The decrease in depreciation and amortization expense in fiscal 2025 is due primarily to tangible and intangible assets becoming fully depreciated during the current fiscal year.
We periodically evaluate the recoverability of our long-lived assets. As of January 31, 2025, we performed a qualitative analysis of our long-lived assets and determined that there were no indicators of impairment for fiscal 2025.
Other Income and Expense
In fiscal 2025, we recorded other income of approximately $240,000, consisting primarily of gain from the sale of other assets. In fiscal 2024, we recorded other expense of approximately $280,000, consisting of interest expense of approximately $675,000 related to the $3.75 million loan that was repaid, in full, in conjunction with the sale of Klein, partially offset by gains from sale of assets.
Provision for Income Taxes
Our provision for income taxes for continuing operations for fiscal 2025 was approximately $2.0 million compared to approximately $1.3 million for fiscal 2024. These amounts differed from the result expected when applying the U.S. statutory rate of 21% to our income or loss from continuing operations before income taxes for the respective periods due primarily to the impact of income taxes accrued in certain foreign jurisdictions, primarily in Singapore, which do not have net operating losses available to offset taxable income, and because valuation allowances have been recorded against increases in our deferred tax assets. Valuation allowances have been provided against all deferred tax assets in the United States and several foreign jurisdictions.
Results of Discontinued Operations
Revenues and cost of sales from discontinued operations were comprised of the following:
Year Ended January 31,
(in thousands)
Revenues:
Sales of Klein Equipment
-
3,315
-
3,315
Cost of sales:
Cost of sales
-
1,979
Gross profit
-
1,336
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative
-
2,022
Depreciation and amortization
-
Total operating expenses
-
2,360
Operating loss
-
(1,024 )
Other income, including $2.3 million gain on sale of Klein
-
2,415
Income before income taxes
-
1,391
Provision for income taxes
-
(17 )
Net income
-
1,374
In the third quarter of fiscal 2024, we sold the Klein business and therefore present those operations as discontinued operations.
In fiscal 2024, we recognized approximately $2.3 million of gain on the sale of Klein.
We recorded provision for income taxes of approximately $17,000 related to the discontinued operations of Klein in fiscal 2024. The tax provision for the discontinued operations of Klein relates to state income tax and varies from the expected provision based on the U.S. statutory rate due to the proration of profit and loss allocable to the state taxing jurisdiction.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company had a history of generating operating losses and negative cash from operating activities and had relied on cash from the sale of lease pool equipment, Preferred Stock and Common Stock for the past several years. However, the Company’s operating results improved significantly in fiscal 2025 as compared to fiscal 2024 and prior years, generating net income from operations and positive Adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025. In addition, the Company sold its Klein business on August 21, 2023, generating net proceeds of approximately $7.3 million after settlement of closing cost and all outstanding amounts due and owed, including principal, interest, and other charges, on the Company’s $3.75 million loan. The sale of Klein increased the Company’s working capital and improved its liquidity situation.
As of January 31, 2025, the Company had working capital of approximately $23.5 million, including cash and cash equivalents of approximately $5.3 million, compared to working capital of approximately $18.1 million, including cash and cash equivalents of approximately $5.3 million, as of January 31, 2024. The Company does not have a credit facility in place and depends on cash on hand and cash flows from operations to satisfy its liquidity needs.
The Company believes it will have adequate liquidity to meet its future operating requirements through a combination of cash on hand, cash expected to be generated from operations, potential financing secured by company owned real property, disciplined working capital commitments, and potentially securing a credit facility or some other form of financing.
In addition, management believes there are additional factors and actions available to the Company to address liquidity concerns, including the following:
•
The Company has no obligations or agreements containing “maintenance type” financial covenants.
•
The Company had working capital of approximately $23.5 million as of January 31, 2025, including cash of approximately $5.3 million.
• In the last nine months of fiscal 2025, the Company generated approximately $5.4 million in cash flow from operating activities, including approximately $2.1 million in the fourth quarter.
•
Should revenues be less than projected, the Company believes it is able, and has plans in place, to reduce costs proportionately in an effort to maintain positive cash flow.
•
The majority of the Company’s costs are variable in nature, such as raw materials and personnel related costs. The Company has recently eliminated two executive level positions, and additional reductions in operations, sales, and general and administrative headcount could be made, if deemed necessary by management.
•
The Company has a backlog of orders from continuing operations of approximately $16.9 million as of January 31, 2025, compared to approximately $26.2 million as of October 31, 2024, and $38.4 million as of January 31, 2024. However, the Company has received additional orders totaling approximately $15.9 million subsequent to January 31, 2025. Production for certain of these orders was in process and included in inventory as of January 31, 2025, thereby reducing the liquidity needed to complete the orders.
•
At the virtual Special Meeting of Preferred Stockholders held on August 29, 2024, our preferred stockholders approved an amendment to our Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of 9.00% Series A Cumulative preferred stock, to provide that, at the discretion of the Board deciding to file the Amendment with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware at any time prior to October 31, 2024, each share of Preferred Stock would be converted into 3.9 shares of Common Stock upon the effective time of the Amendment. On August 30, 2024, the Board elected to proceed with the Conversion by filing the Amendment with the Delaware Secretary of State. Effective on September 4, 2024, all outstanding shares of Preferred Stock were converted into Common Stock and retired. The Company issued approximately 6,600,000 shares of Common Stock in connection with the conversion. Accordingly, the Company no longer has obligations regarding Preferred Stock dividends, including undeclared dividends from previous periods. The Common Stock issued was recorded at its market value at the date of issuance less transaction costs related to the conversion. The excess of the carrying value of the Preferred Stock over the market value of the Common Stock issued, which amounted to approximately $14.8 million, was credited directly to accumulated deficit and is reflected in the calculation of earnings per share attributable to common stockholders.
•
Upon filing of this Annual Report on Form 10-K the Company expects to become eligible to utilize form S-3 and intends to file a shelf registration statement on this form. This will provide the Company the ability to efficiently raise additional capital should the need arise.
• The Company owns unencumbered real estate near Huntsville, Texas which could be used to generate capital if needed through a mortgage or sale lease transaction. The Company demonstrated its ability to do this through a secured lending transaction in early fiscal 2024, which was repaid from the proceeds from the sale of Klein. The appraised value of this property is approximately $5.0 million.
As of April 23, 2025, under our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, we have 40,000,000 shares of Common Stock are authorized, of which 7,969,421 are currently outstanding and approximately 30,000 are reserved for issuance pursuant to our Amended and Restated Stock Awards Plan, leaving approximately 32,000,000 available for future issuance.
Due to the rising level of sales and production activities, there are increasing requirements for purchases of inventory and other production costs. Additionally, due to component shortages and long-lead times for certain items there are requirements in some cases to purchase items well in advance. Furthermore, some suppliers require prepayments in order to secure some items. All of these factors combine to impact the Company’s working capital requirements. Furthermore, Management believes there are opportunities to increase production capacity and efficiencies. However, some of these opportunities may require investments such as production equipment or other fixed assets. If we are unable to meet suppliers demands, we may not be able to produce products and fulfill orders from our customers.
The following table sets forth selected historical information regarding cash flows from our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:
Year Ended January 31,
(in thousands)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
$
$ (4,967 )
Net cash provided by investing activities
11,018
Net cash used in financing activities
(619 )
(1,535 )
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
(5 )
(5 )
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
$
$ 4,511
Cash Provided by (Used In) Operating Activities. Cash provided by operating activities amounted to approximately $651,000 in fiscal 2025, compared to cash used in operations of approximately $5.0 million in fiscal 2024. In fiscal 2025, the primary source of cash provided by operating activities was the increase in net income of approximately $5.1 million.
Cash Flows From Investing Activities. Cash provided by investing activities during fiscal 2025 decreased approximately $11 million from fiscal 2024, due primarily to proceeds from the sale of Klein totaling approximately $11.5 million in fiscal 2024.
Cash Flows From Financing Activities. Net cash used in financing activities during fiscal 2025 consisted of approximately $619,000 of transaction costs associated with the conversion of the Preferred Stock. Net cash used in financing activities during fiscal 2024 consisted of approximately $946,000 of Preferred Stock dividend payments and approximately $589,000 of net outflows related to the borrowing and repayment of a short-term loan.
As of January 31, 2025, we have no funded debt and no obligations containing restrictive financial covenants. On February 2, 2023, we entered into a $3.75 million Loan and Security Agreement (“the Loan”). The Loan was due February 1, 2024, and bore interest at 12.9% per annum, payable monthly. However, the interest due through maturity and an origination fee equal to $240,000 were withheld from the proceeds issued by the Lender. The Loan was secured by mortgages on certain real estate owned by the Company and contained terms customary with this type of transaction, including representations, warranties, covenants, and reporting requirements. The terms of the Loan also allowed for prepayment at any time without penalty. On August 22, 2023, following the sale of Klein, all outstanding amounts due and owed, including principal, interest, and other charges, with respect to the Loan were repaid, in full.
We regularly evaluate opportunities to expand our business through the acquisition of other companies, businesses or product lines. If we were to make any such acquisitions, we believe they could generally be financed with a combination of cash on hand and cash flows from operations. However, should these sources of financing not be adequate, we may seek other sources of capital to fund future acquisitions. These additional sources of capital may include bank credit facilities or the issuance of debt or equity securities.
We have determined that, due to the potential requirement for additional investment and working capital to achieve our objectives, the undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries are not deemed indefinitely reinvested outside of the United States as of January 31, 2025. Furthermore, we have concluded that any deferred taxes with respect to the undistributed foreign earnings would be immaterial.
As of January 31, 2025, we had deposits in foreign banks equal to approximately $4.8 million, all of which we believe could be distributed to the United States without adverse tax consequences. However, in certain cases the transfer of these funds may result in withholding taxes payable to foreign taxing authorities. These factors could limit our ability to pay cash dividends in the future.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as defined by Item 303(a)(4)(ii) of Regulation S-K.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires us to make estimates and assumptions in determining the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Critical accounting estimates made by us in the accompanying consolidated financial statements relate to the allowances for inventory obsolescence.
Critical accounting estimates are those that are most important to the portrayal of a company’s financial position and results of operations and require management’s subjective judgment. Below is a brief discussion of our critical accounting estimates.
Inventory Obsolescence
We value our inventory based on our cost. We adjust the value of our inventory to the extent we determine that our cost cannot be recovered due to obsolescence or other factors. In order to make these determinations, we may use estimates of future demand for our products to determine appropriate inventory reserves and to make corresponding reductions in inventory values to reflect the lower of cost or market value. Our estimates related to inventory obsolescence are subject to uncertainty because we estimate future demand for our products based on historical activity which may not be an accurate indicator due to factors beyond our control and subject to change and variation. For fiscal 2025, we increased our inventory obsolescence reserve for continuing operations by approximately $6,000. In fiscal 2024 we increased our inventory obsolescence reserve for continuing operations by approximately $316,000.
Significant Accounting and Disclosure Changes
See Note 3 - “New Accounting Pronouncements” in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Not required under Item 305 Regulation S-K for smaller reporting companies.

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
The information required by this Item appears beginning on page and is incorporated herein by reference.

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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None.

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ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As required by Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act, we have evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officers and principal financial officer, the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-K. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure and is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC. Our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our current disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of January 31, 2025, at the reasonable assurance level.
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness in future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
As disclosed in Part II Item 9A Controls and Procedures in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2024, we had a material weakness in our controls over financial reporting because the Company performed less-than-complete physical inventory at year-end because it placed reliance on other compensating controls during the year, including cycle counts and controls involving receipt and disbursement of inventory. However, due to the material value of inventory items not counted at yearend, management determined that reliance on other compensating controls was insufficient to ensure there is not a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements would not be prevented or detected in a timely manner.
Remediation of the Prior Year Material Weakness in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
During fiscal 2025, management implemented our previously disclosed remediation plan that included conducting a complete, wall to wall, inventory count to ensure the existence of inventory as of January 31, 2025.
In connection with its assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of January 31, 2025, our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, concluded that the material weakness involving the Company’s control over the existence of inventory at its subsidiary location in Singapore has been remediated as of January 31, 2025.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Except for the changes in connection with our implementation of the remediation plan discussed above, there was no change in our system of internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 9B. Other Information
None.

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ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Pursuant to General Instruction G to Form 10-K, we incorporate by reference into this Item the information to be disclosed in our definitive proxy statement for our 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be filed with the SEC within 120 business days of January 31, 2025.
We have adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which covers a wide range of business practices and procedures. The Code of Business Conduct and Ethics represents the code of ethics applicable to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, and principal accounting officer or controller and persons performing similar functions (“senior financial officers”). A copy of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is available on our website, https://www.mind-technology.com, and a copy will be mailed without charge, upon written request, to MIND Technology, Inc., 2002 Timberloch Place, Suite 550, The Woodlands, Texas, 77380, Attention: Robert P. Capps. We intend to disclose any amendments to or waivers of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics on behalf of our senior financial officers on our website, at https://www.mind-technology.com promptly following the date of the amendment or waiver.

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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Item 11. Executive Compensation
Pursuant to General Instruction G to Form 10-K, we incorporate by reference into this Item the information to be disclosed in our definitive proxy statement for our 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be filed with the SEC within 120 business days of January 31, 2025.

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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
Pursuant to General Instruction G to Form 10-K, we incorporate by reference into this Item the information to be disclosed in our definitive proxy statement for our 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be filed with the SEC within 120 business days of January 31, 2025.

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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence
Pursuant to General Instruction G to Form 10-K, we incorporate by reference into this Item the information to be disclosed in our definitive proxy statement for our 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be filed with the SEC within 120 business days of January 31, 2025.

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ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Pursuant to General Instruction G to Form 10-K, we incorporate by reference into this Item the information to be disclosed in our definitive proxy statement for our 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be filed with the SEC within 120 business days of January 31, 2025.
PART IV

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ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
Item 15. Exhibit and Financial Statement Schedules
(a) List of Documents Filed
(i) Financial Statements
The financial statements filed as part of this Form 10-K are listed in “Index to Consolidated Financial Statements” on page.
(ii) Financial Statement Schedules
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
(iii) Exhibits
The exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are listed in subparagraph (b) below.
(b) Exhibits
The exhibits marked with the cross symbol (†) are filed (or furnished in the case of Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2) with this Form 10-K. The exhibits marked with the asterisk symbol (*) are management contracts or compensatory plans or arrangements filed pursuant to Item 601(b)(10)(iii) of Regulation S-K.
Exhibit
Number
Document Description
Form
Exhibit
Reference
2.1
Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of August 3, 2020, by and between Mitcham Industries, Inc. and MIND Technology, Inc.
Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 7, 2020.
2.1
3.1
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of MIND Technology, Inc.
Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 7, 2020.
3.3
3.2
Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of MIND Technology, Inc., effective as of October 12, 2023.
Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on October 13, 2023.
3.1
3.3
Amended and Restated Bylaws of MIND Technology, Inc.
Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 7, 2020.
3.4
3.4
Texas Certificate of Merger, effective as of August 3, 2020
Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 7, 2020.
3.1
3.5
Delaware Certificate of Merger, effective as of August 3, 2020
Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 7, 2020
3.2
4.1†
Description of Securities
Exhibit
Number
Document Description
Form
Exhibit
Reference
10.1*
Mitcham Industries, Inc. Amended and Restated Stock Awards Plan
Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on May 31, 2013.
Appendix A
10.2*
First Amendment to the Mitcham Industries, Inc. Amended and Restated Stock Awards Plan
Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on May 16, 2016.
Appendix A
10.3*
Second Amendment to the Mitcham Industries, Inc. Amended and Restated Stock Awards Plan
Form S-8 filed with the SEC on September 5, 2019.
4.5
10.4*
Third Amendment to the Mitcham Industries, Inc. Amended and Restated Stock Awards Plan
Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on May 28, 2021.
Appendix A
10.5*
Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement under the Mitcham Industries, Inc. Stock Awards Plan
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2006, filed with the SEC on September 12, 2006.
10.3
10.6*
Form of Restricted Stock Agreement under the Mitcham Industries, Inc. Stock Awards Plan
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2006, filed with the SEC on September 12, 2006.
10.4
10.7*
Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement under the Mitcham Industries, Inc. Stock Awards Plan
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2006, filed with the SEC on September 12, 2006.
10.5
10.8*
Form of Restricted Stock Agreement (Stock Awards Plan)
Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on September 8, 2004.
10.1
10.9*
Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement (Stock Awards Plan)
Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on September 8, 2004.
10.2
10.10*
Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement (Stock Awards Plan)
Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on September 8, 2004.
10.4
10.11*
Form of Phantom Stock Award Agreement (Stock Awards Plan)
Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on September 8, 2004.
10.5
Exhibit
Number
Document Description
Form
Exhibit
Reference
10.12*
Form of Stock Appreciation Rights Agreement (Stock Awards Plan)
Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on September 8, 2004.
10.6
10.13*
Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement (2000 Stock Option Plan)
Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on September 8, 2004.
10.7
10.14*
Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement (2000 Stock Option Plan)
Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on September 8, 2004.
10.8
10.15*
Summary of Non-Employee Director Compensation
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2022, filed with the SEC on April 29, 2022
10.15
10.16*
Employment Agreement between the Company and Robert P. Capps, dated September 11, 2017
Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on September 15, 2017.
10.1
10.17*
Employment Agreement between the Company and Mark A Cox, dated January 24, 2025
Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on January 24, 2025.
10.1
14.1†
Code of Ethics.
19.1†
Insider Trading Policy
21.1†
Subsidiaries of MIND Technology, Inc.
23.1†
Consent of Moss Adams LLP
31.1†
Certification of Robert P. Capps, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended
31.2†
Certification of Mark A. Cox, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended
32.1†
Certification of Robert P. Capps, Chief Executive Officer, under Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. § 1350
32.2†
Certification of Mark A. Cox, Chief Financial Officer, under Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. § 1350
97.1†
Clawback Policy
Exhibit
Number
Document Description
Form
Exhibit
Reference
101.INS†
Inline XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH†
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL†
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation of Linkbase Document
101.DEF†
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB†
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE†
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)