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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013

OR

For the transition period from               to               

Commission File Number: 0-24081

EVOLVING SYSTEMS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

(303) 802-1000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes x  No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes x  No o

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

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

As of November 6, 2013 there were 11,492,920 shares outstanding of Registrant’s Common Stock (par value $0.001 per share).

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EVOLVING SYSTEMS, INC.

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

September 30, 2013

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

EVOLVING SYSTEMS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands except share data)

(unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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EVOLVING SYSTEMS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands except per share data)

(unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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EVOLVING SYSTEMS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(in thousands except per share data)

(unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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EVOLVING SYSTEMS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(in thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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EVOLVING SYSTEMS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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EVOLVING SYSTEMS, INC.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1 — BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Organization — We are a provider of software solutions and services to the wireless, wireline and cable markets. We maintain long-standing relationships with many of the largest network operators worldwide. Our customers rely on us to develop, deploy, enhance, maintain and integrate complex, highly reliable software solutions for a range of Operations Support Systems (“OSS”).  We offer software products and solutions focused on activation and provisioning: our service activation solution, Tertio® (“TSA”) used to activate complex bundles of voice, video and data services for traditional and next generation wireless and wireline networks;  our SIM card activation solution, Dynamic SIM Allocation TM (“DSA”) used to dynamically allocate and assign resources to wireless devices that rely on SIM cards, and our connected devices activation solution, Intelligent M2M Controller TM (“IMC”) which supports the activation of M2M devices with intermittent or infrequent usage patterns.

Interim Consolidated Financial Statements — The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and in conformity with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 8-03 of Regulation S-X and the related rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  Accordingly, certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. However, we believe that the disclosures included in these financial statements are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this document have been prepared on the same basis as the annual consolidated financial statements, and in our opinion reflect all adjustments, which include normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation in accordance with GAAP and SEC regulations for interim financial statements. The results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that we will have for any subsequent period.  These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes to those statements for the year ended December 31, 2012 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. We made estimates with respect to revenue recognition for estimated hours to complete projects accounted for using the percentage-of-completion method, allowance for doubtful accounts, income tax valuation allowance, fair values of long-lived assets, valuation of intangible assets and goodwill, useful lives for property, equipment and intangible assets, business combinations, capitalization of internal software development costs and fair value of stock-based compensation amounts.  Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Foreign Currency — Our functional currency is the U.S. dollar.  The functional currency of our foreign operations is the respective local currency for each foreign subsidiary.  Assets and liabilities of foreign operations denominated in local currencies are translated at the spot rate in effect at the applicable reporting date.  Our consolidated statements of operations are translated at the weighted average rate of exchange during the applicable period.  The resulting unrealized cumulative translation adjustment is recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity.  Realized and unrealized transaction gains and losses generated by transactions denominated in a currency different from the functional currency of the applicable entity are recorded in other income (loss) in the consolidated statements of operations in the period in which they occur.

Principles of Consolidation — The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Evolving Systems, Inc. and subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned.  All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Goodwill — Goodwill is the excess of acquisition cost of an acquired entity over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired.  Goodwill is not amortized, but tested for impairment annually or whenever indicators of impairment exist. These indicators may include a significant change in the business climate, legal factors, operating performance indicators, competition, sale or disposition of a significant portion of the business or other factors. Application of the goodwill impairment test requires judgment, including the identification of reporting units, assignment of assets and liabilities to reporting units, assignment of goodwill to reporting units, and determination of the fair value of each reporting unit.

Intangible Assets — Amortizable intangible assets consist primarily of purchased software and licenses, customer contracts and relationships, trademarks and tradenames, and business partnerships acquired in conjunction with our purchase of Tertio Telecoms Ltd. (“Evolving Systems U.K.”).  These assets are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated lives.

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We assess the impairment of identifiable intangibles if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable.  If we determine that the carrying value of intangibles and/or long-lived assets may not be recoverable, we compare the estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition to the asset’s carrying amount. If an amortizable intangible or long-lived asset is not deemed to be recoverable, we recognize an impairment loss representing the excess of the asset’s carrying value over its estimated fair value.

Fair Value Measurements — Fair value is the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is estimated by applying the following hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value into three levels and bases the categorization within the hierarchy upon the lowest level of input that is available and significant to the fair value measurement:

Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 — Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3 — Inputs that are generally unobservable and typically reflect management’s estimate of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities — All highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase are classified as cash equivalents.  Unrealized gains and losses related to changes in the fair value of securities are recognized in the accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.  Changes in the fair value of available-for-sale securities impact our net income only when such securities are sold or an other-than-temporary impairment is recognized.  Realized gains and losses on the sale of securities are determined by specific identification of each security’s cost basis.  We review our marketable debt securities to determine if the securities are other-than-temporarily impaired, which would require us to record an impairment charge in the period any such determination is made.  Management determines the appropriate classification of its investments at the time of purchase and re-evaluates the available-for-sale designations as of each balance sheet date.

Revenue Recognition — We recognize revenue when an agreement is signed, the fee is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. We recognize revenue from two primary sources: license fees and services, and customer support.  The majority of our license fees and services revenue is generated from fixed-price contracts, which provide for licenses to our software products and services to customize such software to meet our customers’ use.  When the customization services are determined to be essential to the functionality of the delivered software, we recognize revenue using the percentage-of-completion method of accounting. In these types of arrangements, we do not typically have Vendor Specific Objective Evidence (“VSOE”) of fair value on the license fee/services portion (services are related to customizing the software) of the arrangement due to the large amount of customization required by our customers; however, we do have VSOE for the warranty/maintenance services based on the renewal rate of the first year of maintenance in the arrangement. The license/services portion is recognized using the percentage-of-completion method of accounting and the warranty/maintenance services are separated based on the renewal rate in the contract and recognized ratably over the warranty or maintenance period. We estimate the percentage-of-completion for each contract based on the ratio of direct labor hours incurred to total estimated direct labor hours and recognize revenue based on the percent complete multiplied by the contract amount allocated to the license fee/services.  Since estimated direct labor hours, and changes thereto, can have a significant impact on revenue recognition, these estimates are critical and we review them regularly. If the arrangement includes a customer acceptance provision, the hours to complete the acceptance testing are included in the total estimated direct labor hours; therefore, the related revenue is recognized as the acceptance testing is performed. Revenue is not recognized in full until the customer has provided proof of acceptance on the arrangement.  Generally, our contracts are accounted for individually. However, when certain criteria are met, it may be necessary to account for two or more contracts as one to reflect the substance of the group of contracts. We record amounts billed in advance of services being performed as unearned revenue. Unbilled work-in-progress represents revenue earned but not yet billable under the terms of the fixed-price contracts. All such amounts are expected to be billed and collected within 12 months.

We may encounter budget and schedule changes or increases on fixed-price contracts caused by increased labor or overhead costs. We make adjustments to cost estimates in the period in which the facts requiring such revisions become known. We record estimated losses, if any, in the period in which current estimates of total contract revenue and contract costs indicate a loss. If revisions to cost estimates are obtained after the balance sheet date but before the issuance of the interim or annual financial statements, we make adjustments to the interim or annual financial statements accordingly.

In arrangements where the services are not essential to the functionality of the delivered software, we recognize license revenue when a license agreement has been signed, delivery and acceptance have occurred, the fee is fixed or determinable and

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collectability is reasonably assured. Where applicable, we unbundle and record as revenue fees from multiple element arrangements as the elements are delivered to the extent that VSOE of fair value of the undelivered elements exist. If VSOE for the undelivered elements does not exist, we defer fees from such arrangements until the earlier of the date that VSOE does exist on the undelivered elements or all of the elements have been delivered.

We recognize revenue from fixed-price service contracts using the proportional performance method of accounting, which is similar to the percentage-of-completion method described above. We recognize revenue from professional services provided pursuant to time-and-materials based contracts and training services as the services are performed, as that is when our obligation to our customers under such arrangements is fulfilled.

We recognize customer support, including maintenance revenue, ratably over the service contract period. When maintenance is bundled with the original license fee arrangement, its fair value, based upon VSOE, is deferred and recognized during the periods when services are provided.

Stock-based Compensation — We account for stock-based compensation by applying a fair-value-based measurement method to account for share-based payment transactions with employees and directors. We record compensation costs associated with the vesting of unvested options on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.  Stock-based compensation is a non-cash expense because we settle these obligations by issuing shares of our common stock instead of settling such obligations with cash payments.  We use the Black-Scholes model to estimate the fair value of each option grant on the date of grant.  This model requires the use of estimates for expected term of the options and expected volatility of the price of our common stock.

Comprehensive Income — Comprehensive income consists of two components, net income and other comprehensive income. Other comprehensive income refers to revenue, expenses, gains, and losses that under GAAP are recorded as an element of shareholders’ equity but are excluded from net income. Other comprehensive income consists of foreign currency translation adjustments from those subsidiaries not using the U.S. dollar as their functional currency and unrealized gains and losses on marketable securities categorized as available-for-sale.

Income Taxes — We record deferred tax assets and liabilities for the estimated future tax effects of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and amounts reported in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets, as well as operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards. We measure deferred tax assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates expected to be applied to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.  We reduce deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance if, based on available evidence, it is more likely than not that these benefits will not be realized.

We use a recognition threshold and a measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.  For those benefits to be recognized, a tax position must be more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements — In February 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2013-02,  Comprehensive Income (Topic 220), Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in ASU 2012-03, to cross-reference to other disclosures currently required under U.S. GAAP for other reclassification items (that are not required under U.S. GAAP) to be reclassified directly to net income in their entirety in the same reporting period. This would be the case when a portion of the amount reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income is initially transferred to a balance sheet account (e.g., inventory for pension-related amounts) instead of directly to income or expense. We adopted ASU 2013-02 effective March 2013. The adoption of this standard did not affect our financial position or results of operations.

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11 regarding ASC Topic 740 “Income Tax.” This ASU clarifies the guidance on the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward. This ASU will be effective for our fiscal year beginning January 1, 2014. Early adoption is permitted.  We do not expect the adoption of this standard to affect our financial position or results of operations.

NOTE 2 — GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting unit were as follows (in thousands):

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(1)         Represent primarily the impact of foreign currency translation for instances when goodwill is recorded in foreign entities whose functional currency is also their local currency. Goodwill balances are translated into U.S. dollars using exchange rates in effect at period end. Adjustments related to foreign currency translation are included in other comprehensive income.

We conducted our annual goodwill impairment test as of July 31, 2013, and we determined that goodwill was not impaired as of the test date. From July 31, 2013 through the date of this report, no events have occurred that we believe may have impaired goodwill.

We amortized identifiable intangible assets on a straight-line basis over their estimated lives ranging from one to seven years and include the cumulative effects of foreign currency exchange rates.  As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, identifiable intangibles were as follows (in thousands):

(1)  Changes in intangible gross values as of September 30, 2013 compared to December 31, 2012 are the direct result of the changes in foreign currency exchange rates for the periods then ended.  Adjustments related to foreign currency translation are included in other comprehensive income.

Amortization expense of identifiable intangible assets was $0 and $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 and $0.2 million and $0.3 million for nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.  Identifiable intangible assets are fully amortized as of June 30, 2013.

NOTE 3 — EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

We compute basic earnings per share (“EPS”) by dividing net income or loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period, including common stock issuable under participating securities. We compute diluted EPS using the weighted average number of shares outstanding, including participating securities, plus all potentially dilutive common stock equivalents. Common stock equivalents consist of stock options.

Our policy is to treat unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents, whether paid or unpaid, as participating securities, included in the computation of both basic and diluted earnings per share.  The following is the reconciliation of the denominator of the basic and diluted EPS computations (in thousands, except per share data):

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For the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, 0.1 million and 0.1 million shares, respectively, of common stock were excluded from the dilutive stock calculation because their exercise prices were greater than the average fair value of our common stock for the period.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, 0.1 million and 0.2 million shares, respectively of common stock were excluded from the dilutive stock calculation because their exercise prices were greater than the average fair value of our common stock for the period.

NOTE 4 — SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

We account for stock-based compensation by applying a fair-value-based measurement method to account for share-based payment transactions with employees and directors, and record compensation cost for all stock awards granted after January 1, 2006 and awards modified, repurchased, or cancelled after that date, using the modified prospective method. We record compensation costs associated with the vesting of unvested options on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. We recognized $0.1 million of compensation expense in the consolidated statements of operations, with respect to our stock-based compensation plans for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 and $0.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.  The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expenses recorded in the consolidated statement of operations (in thousands):

Stock Incentive Plans

In January 1996, our stockholders approved an Amended and Restated Stock Option Plan (the “Option Plan”).  Under the Option Plan, as amended, 4,175,000 shares were reserved for issuance.  Options issued under the Option Plan were at the discretion of the Board of Directors, including the vesting provisions of each stock option granted. Options were granted with an exercise price equal to the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant, generally vest over four years and expire no more than ten years from the date of grant. The Option Plan terminated on January 18, 2006; options granted before that date were not affected by the plan termination.  At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, 0.2 and 0.3 million options remained outstanding under the Option Plan, respectively.

In June 2007, our stockholders approved the 2007 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2007 Stock Plan”) with a maximum of 1,000,000 shares reserved for issuance. In June 2010, our stockholders approved an amendment to the 2007 Stock Plan which increased the maximum shares that may be awarded under the plan to 1,250,000. In June 2013, our stockholders approved an amendment to the 2007 Stock Plan which increased the maximum shares that may be awarded under the plan to 1,500,000.  Awards permitted under the 2007 Stock Plan include:  Stock Options, Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Performance Awards and Other Stock-Based Awards.  Awards issued under the 2007 Stock Plan are at the discretion of the Board of Directors.  As applicable, awards are granted with an exercise price equal to the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant, generally vest over four years for employees and one year for directors and expire no more than ten years from the date of grant.  At September 30, 2013, there were approximately 0.3 million shares available for grant under the 2007 Stock Plan, as amended.  At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, 0.4 million options were issued and outstanding under the 2007 Stock Plan as amended, respectively.

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During the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012,  there were no grants of restricted stock to members of our Board of Directors or senior management.  During the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, 6,000 and 2,000 shares of restricted stock vested, respectively.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, 19,000 and 7,000 shares of restricted stock vested, respectively.  No shares of restricted stock were forfeited during the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. Approximately 1,250 and 2,000 shares of restricted stock were forfeited during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The fair market value of restricted shares for share-based compensation expensing is equal to the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant. Stock-based compensation expense includes $46,000 and $8,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $0.1 million and $46,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, of expense related to restricted stock grants. The restrictions on the stock awards are released quarterly, generally over four years for senior management and over one year for board members.

The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes model.  The Black-Scholes model uses four assumptions to calculate the fair value of each option grant.  The expected term of share options granted is derived using the simplified method, which we adopted in January 2008. The risk-free interest rate is based upon the rate currently available on zero-coupon U.S. Treasury instruments with a remaining term equal to the expected term of the stock options.  The expected volatility is based upon historical volatility of our common stock over a period equal to the expected term of the stock options.  The expected dividend yield is based upon historical and anticipated payment of dividends.  The weighted-average assumptions used in the fair value calculations are as follows:

* - None granted

The following is a summary of stock option activity under the plans for the nine months ended September 30, 2013:

There were 5,000 and 0 stock options granted during the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of stock options granted during the three months ended September 30, 2013 was $2.68.  As of September 30, 2013, there was approximately $0.2 million of total unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested stock options.  These costs are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.0 years.  The total fair value of stock options vested during the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was approximately $30,000 and $0.1 million, respectively.  The total fair value of stock options vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was approximately $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively.

The deferred income tax benefits from stock option expense related to Evolving Systems U.K. totaled approximately $4,000 and $3,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.  The deferred income tax benefits from stock option expense

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related to Evolving Systems U.K. totaled approximately $12,000 and $11,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.

Cash received from stock option exercises for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively.  Cash received from stock option exercises for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was $0.3 million and $0.4 million, respectively.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”), we are authorized to issue up to 550,000 shares.  Employees may elect to have up to 15% of their gross compensation withheld through payroll deduction to purchase our common stock, capped at $25,000 annually and no more than 10,000 shares per offering period. The purchase price of the stock is 85% of the lower of the market price at the beginning or end of each three-month participation period. As of September 30, 2013, there were approximately 70,000 shares available for purchase.  For the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, we recorded compensation expense of $700 and $600, respectively, and $2,000 and $1,000, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, associated with grants under the ESPP which includes the fair value of the look-back feature of each grant as well as the 15% discount on the purchase price.  This expense fluctuates each period primarily based on the level of employee participation.

The fair value of each purchase made under our ESPP is estimated on the date of purchase using the Black-Scholes model.  The Black-Scholes model uses four assumptions to calculate the fair value of each purchase.  The expected term of each purchase is based upon the three-month participation period of each offering.  The risk-free interest rate is based upon the rate currently available on zero-coupon U.S. Treasury instruments with a remaining term equal to the expected term of each offering.  The expected volatility is based upon historical volatility of our common stock.  The expected dividend yield is based upon historical and anticipated payment of dividends.  The weighted average assumptions used in the fair value calculations are as follows:

Cash received from employee stock plan purchases for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was $2,000.  Cash received from employee stock plan purchases for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was $6,000 and $5,000, respectively.

We issued shares related to the ESPP of approximately 300 and 400 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  We issued shares related to the ESPP of approximately 1,200 and 1,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively

NOTE 5 — CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

For the three months ended September 30, 2013, one significant customer (defined as contributing at least 10%) accounted for 15% of revenue from operations.  The significant customer for the three months ended September 30, 2013 is a large telecommunications operator in Europe.  For the three months ended September 30, 2012, two significant customers accounted for 33% (19% and 14%), of revenue from operations.  The significant customers for the three months ended September 30, 2012 are large telecommunications operators in Europe and Mexico.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, one significant customer accounted for 11% of revenue from operations. This customer is a large telecommunications operator in the Europe.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, three significant customers accounted for 40% (15%, 15% and 10%) of revenue from operations. These customers are large telecommunications operators in the Commonwealth of Independent States, Europe and Mexico.

As of September 30, 2013, four significant customers accounted for approximately 49% (16%, 12%, 11% and 10%) of contract receivables and unbilled work-in-progress.  These customers are large telecommunication operators in Europe, South America, Asia and Africa.  At December 31, 2012, three significant customers accounted for approximately 46% (21%, 14% and 11%) of contract receivables and unbilled work-in-progress.  These customers are a large telecommunications operator in the Commonwealth of Independent States, Asia and Mexico.

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NOTE 6 — LONG-TERM DEBT

On October 22, 2012, we entered into a $5.0 million Loan and Security Agreement (the “Revolving Facility”).  The $5.0 million Revolving Facility bears interest at the greater of 2.75% or the U.S.A Prime Rate minus one half of one percent (0.5%).  Prime Rate was 3.25% as of September 30, 2013.  The Revolving Facility is secured by all assets of Evolving Systems, including a pledge, subject to certain limitations with respect to stock of foreign subsidiaries, of the stock of the existing and future direct subsidiaries of Evolving Systems.  There is no mandated borrowing required against the Revolving Facility.  To take an advance under the Revolving Facility, we must have a balance of $3.0 million in cash on deposit and have quarterly net income and a specified ratio of current assets to current liabilities, as defined in the Revolving Facility.  The Revolving Facility requires us to pay an annual credit facility fee of $10,000.  All accrued interest on outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Facility is paid monthly, with any outstanding balance due with a final maturity of October 22, 2014.  As of September 30, 2013, we are in compliance with the covenants and have $5.0 million available to borrow under this Revolving Facility.

NOTE 7 — INCOME TAXES

We recorded net income tax expense of $0.4 and $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  The net expense during the three months ended September 30, 2013 consisted of current income tax expense of $0.3 million and a deferred tax expense of $0.1 million. The current tax expense consists primarily of income tax from our U.S.,  U.K. and India based operations. The deferred tax expense was primarily related to undistributed foreign earnings offset by capitalized expenses for tax purpose related to the acquisition of Telespree.  The net expense during the three months ended September 30, 2012 consisted deferred tax expense of $0.3 million. The deferred tax expense was primarily related to the utilization of Net Operating Loss (“NOL”) assets net of a tax benefit due to intangible assets from our U.K.-based operations and utilization of Minimum Alternative Tax (“MAT”) from our operations in India.

We recorded net income tax expense of $1.5 million and $1.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  The net expense during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 consisted of current income tax expense of $1.3 million and a deferred tax expense of $0.2 million.  The current tax expense consists primarily of income tax from our U.S.,  U.K. and India based operations, and unrecoverable foreign withholding taxes in the U.S. and U.K.  The deferred tax expense was primarily related to undistributed foreign earnings offset by a tax benefit related to intangible assets from our U.K.-based operations and capitalized expenses for tax purpose related to the acquisition of Telespree.  The net expense during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 consisted of current income tax expense of $0.6 million and a deferred tax expense of $0.4 million.  The current tax expense consists primarily of income tax from our U.K.-based operations, income taxes related to our operations in India and Alternative Minimum Tax (“AMT”), unrecoverable foreign withholding taxes and state income taxes in the U.S.  The deferred tax expense was primarily related to the decrease in deferred tax assets related to stock compensation and accrued liabilities, the utilization of NOL assets in the period and a tax benefit related to intangible assets from our U.K.-based operations and utilization of MAT assets from operations in India.

Our effective tax rate of 32% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 was increased from our effective tax rate of 21% for the three months ended September 30, 2012.  The increase in our effective tax rate relates to a higher proportion of our income being generated in the U.K. and the realization of Net Operating Losses (“NOL”) comprised of windfall tax benefits related to stock-based compensation in the U.S.  When utilized, windfall tax benefits related to stock-based compensation are recorded as a reduction to our taxes payable when realized, with a corresponding credit to additional paid in capital, not income tax expense.

Our effective tax rate of 34% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was increased from our effective tax rate of 20% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  The increase in our effective tax rate relates to a higher proportion of our income being generated in the U.K. and the realization of Net Operating Losses (“NOL”) comprised of windfall tax benefits related to stock-based compensation in the U.S.  When utilized, windfall tax benefits related to stock-based compensation are recorded as a reduction to our taxes payable when realized, with a corresponding credit to additional paid in capital, not income tax expense.

In conjunction with the acquisition of Evolving Systems U.K., we recorded certain identifiable intangible assets.  Since the amortization of these identifiable intangibles is not deductible for income tax purposes, we established a long-term deferred tax liability of $4.6 million at the acquisition date for the expected difference between what would be expensed for financial reporting purposes and what would be deductible for income tax purposes. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, this component of the deferred tax liability was $0 and $39,000, respectively.  This deferred tax liability relates to Evolving Systems U.K., and has no impact on our ability to recover U.S.-based deferred tax assets.  This deferred tax liability was recognized as a reduction of deferred income tax expense as the identifiable intangibles were amortized.

As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 we continued to maintain a valuation allowance on portions of our domestic net deferred tax asset.  Such assets primarily consist of certain NOL carryforwards and other tax credits.  The NOL are comprised of windfall tax benefits related to stock-based compensation. Unused windfall tax benefits may not be recorded as an asset

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on our Consolidated Balance Sheets but are recorded as a reduction to our taxes payable when realized, with a corresponding credit to additional paid in capital.  The $0.2 million of net deferred tax liabilities as of September 30, 2013, were comprised of the following:

As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 we had no liability for unrecognized tax benefits.

We conduct business globally and, as a result, Evolving Systems, Inc. or one or more of our subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions.  In the normal course of business, we are subject to examination by taxing authorities throughout the world, namely the United Kingdom, Germany and India.

NOTE 8 — STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common Stock Dividend

On August 13, 2013, our Board of Directors declared a third quarter cash dividend of $0.10 per share, payable September 13, 2013, to stockholders of record on August 30, 2013.  Previously, our Board of Directors declared a first quarter cash dividend of $.08 per share, payable April 12, 2013, to stockholders of record March 22, 2013 and a second quarter cash dividend of $0.08 per share, payable July 12, 2013, to stockholders of record June 10, 2013.

Any determination to declare a future quarterly dividend, as well as the amount of any cash dividend which may be declared, will be based on our financial position, earnings, financial covenants to which we are subject, earnings outlook and other relevant factors at that time.

Certain Anti-Takeover Provisions/Agreements with Stockholders

Our restated certificate of incorporation allows the board of directors to issue up to 2,000,000 shares of preferred stock and to determine the price, rights, preferences and privileges of those shares without any further vote or action by our stockholders. The rights of the holders of our common stock will be subject to, and may be adversely affected by, the rights of the holders of any preferred stock that may be issued in the future. Issuance of preferred stock, while providing desired flexibility in connection with possible acquisitions and other corporate purposes, could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire a majority of our outstanding voting stock. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, no shares of preferred stock were outstanding.

In addition, we are subject to the anti-takeover provisions of Section 203 of Delaware General Corporation Law which prohibit us from engaging in a “business combination” with an “interested stockholder” for a period of three years after the date of the transaction in which the person became an interested stockholder, unless the business combination is approved in the prescribed manner. The application of Section 203 may have the effect of delaying or preventing changes in control of our management, which could adversely affect the market price of our common stock by discouraging or preventing takeover attempts that might result in the payment of a premium price to our stockholders.

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NOTE 9 — SEGMENT INFORMATION

We define operating segments as components of our enterprise for which separate financial information is reviewed regularly by the chief operating decision-makers to evaluate performance and to make operating decisions. We have identified our Chief Executive Officer and Vice President of Finance as our chief operating decision-makers (“CODM”). These chief operating decision makers review revenues by segment and review overall results of operations.

We currently operate our business as two operating segments based on revenue type:  license fees and services revenue, and customer support revenue (as shown on the consolidated statements of operations).  License fees and services (“L&S”) revenue represents the fees received from the license of software products and those services directly related to the delivery of the licensed products, such as fees for custom development and integration services.  Customer support (“CS”) revenue includes annual support fees, recurring maintenance fees, fees for maintenance upgrades and warranty services.  Warranty services that are similar to software maintenance services are typically bundled with a license sale. Total assets by segment have not been disclosed as the information is not available to the chief operating decision-makers.

Segment information is as follows (in thousands):