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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-QSB
(Mark One)
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended January 31, 2007
     
o   TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
For the transition period from                      to                     
Commission file number 000-19608
ARI Network Services, Inc.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
     
WISCONSIN   39-1388360
     
(State or other jurisdiction of   (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)    
11425 W. Lake Park Drive, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53224
(Address of principal executive offices)
Issuer’s telephone number (414) 973-4300
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 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 þ       NO o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
YES o      NO þ
As of March 9, 2007 there were 6,604,855 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one).
YES o      NO þ
 
 

 


 

ARI Network Services, Inc.
FORM 10-QSB
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2007
INDEX
         
      Page  
PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
       
 
       
 
    3-4  
 
    5  
 
    6  
 
    7-12  
 
Item 2 Management’s discussion and analysis or plan of operation
    12-21  
 
    21  
 
       
 
    22  
 
    22  
 
    23  
 Section 302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
 Section 302 Certification of Chief Financial Officer
 Section 906 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
 Section 906 Certification of Chief Financial Officer

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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ARI Network Services, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
                 
    January 31     July 31  
    2007     2006  
ASSETS
               
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 1,639     $ 3,584  
Trade receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $94 and $103 at January 31, 2007 and July 31, 2006, respectively
    1,446       885  
Work in Process
    168       163  
Prepaid expenses and other
    238       254  
Deferred income taxes
    675       675  
 
           
Total Current Assets
    4,166       5,561  
 
               
Equipment and leasehold improvements:
               
Computer equipment
    5,178       5,084  
Leasehold improvements
    128       116  
Furniture and equipment
    2,328       2,057  
 
           
 
    7,634       7,257  
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
    6,491       6,275  
 
           
Net equipment and leasehold improvements
    1,143       982  
 
               
Deferred income taxes
    1,419       1,419  
 
               
Other assets
    2,629       6  
 
               
Capitalized software product costs
    11,732       11,557  
Less accumulated amortization
    10,462       10,089  
 
           
Net capitalized software product costs
    1,270       1,468  
 
           
 
               
Total Assets
  $ 10,627     $ 9,436  
 
           

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ARI Network Services, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
                 
    January 31     July 31  
    2007     2006  
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
               
Current liabilities:
               
Current portion of notes payable
  $ 1,520     $ 1,400  
Accounts payable
    234       500  
Deferred revenue
    5,560       5,616  
Accrued payroll and related liabilities
    834       1,006  
Accrued sales, use and income taxes
    22       38  
Accrued vendor specific liabilities
          104  
Other accrued liabilities
    579       254  
Total Current Liabilities
    8,749       8,918  
 
               
Long term liabilities:
               
Notes payable (net of discount)
    627       580  
Long term payroll related
    202       202  
Other long term liabilities
    41       48  
Total Long Term Liabilities
    870       830  
 
               
Shareholders’ equity (deficit):
               
Cumulative preferred stock, par value $.001 per share, 1,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding at January 31, 2007 and July 31, 2006, respectively
           
Common stock, par value $.001 per share, 25,000,000 shares authorized; 6,604,855 and 6,202,529 shares issued and outstanding at January 31, 2007 and July 31, 2006, respectively
    7       6  
Common stock warrants and options
    104       36  
Additional paid-in-capital
    94,616       93,838  
Accumulated deficit
    (93,719 )     (94,192 )
 
           
Total Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit)
    1,008       (312 )
 
           
 
               
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit)
  $ 10,627     $ 9,436  
 
           
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Note: The balance sheet at July 31, 2006 has been derived from the audited balance sheet at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements.

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ARI Network Services, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
                                 
    Three months ended     Six months ended  
    January 31     January 31  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
Net revenues:
                               
Subscriptions, support and other services fees
  $ 2,754     $ 2,548     $ 5,417     $ 5,112  
Software licenses and renewals
    575       515       1,118       1,033  
Professional services
    362       459       659       868  
 
                       
 
    3,691       3,522       7,194       7,013  
 
                               
Cost of products and services sold:
                               
Subscriptions, support and other services fees
    334       207       606       388  
Software licenses and renewals *
    206       164       402       322  
Professional services
    44       84       122       195  
 
                       
 
    584       455       1,130       905  
 
                       
Gross Margin
    3,107       3,067       6,064       6,108  
 
                               
Operating expenses:
                               
Depreciation and amortization (exclusive of amortization of software products included in cost of products and services sold)
    110       94       216       174  
Customer operations and support
    276       279       544       582  
Selling, general and administrative
    2,101       1,840       4,086       3,699  
Software development and technical support
    359       305       728       580  
 
                       
Net operating expenses
    2,846       2,518       5,574       5,035  
 
                       
 
                               
Operating income
    261       549       490       1,073  
Other income (expense):
                               
Interest expense
    (32 )     (50 )     (70 )     (99 )
Other, net
    27       25       61       48  
 
                       
Total other expense
    (5 )     (25 )     (9 )     (51 )
 
                       
Income before provision for income taxes
    256       524       481       1,022  
Income tax benefit (provision)
    (8 )           (8 )      
 
                       
Net income
  $ 248     $ 524     $ 473     $ 1,022  
 
                       
 
                               
Average common shares outstanding:
                               
Basic
    6,304       6,154       6,257       6,140  
Diluted
    6,707       6,631       6,660       6,617  
 
                               
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.04     $ 0.09     $ 0.08     $ 0.17  
 
                       
Diluted
  $ 0.04     $ 0.08     $ 0.07     $ 0.15  
 
                       
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
*   Includes amortization of software products of $198, $152, $385 and $297 respectively and excluding other depreciation and amortization shown separately

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ARI Network Services, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
                 
    Six months ended  
    January 31  
    2007     2006  
Operating activities
               
Net income
  $ 473     $ 1,022  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Amortization of software products
    385       297  
Amortization of deferred financing costs, debt discount and excess carrying value over face amount of notes payable
    (33 )     (31 )
Depreciation and other amortization
    216       174  
Stock based compensation related to stock options
    68        
Deferred income taxes
           
Stock issued as contribution to 401(k) plan
    42       21  
Net change in receivables, prepaid expenses and other current assets
    (485 )     (512 )
Net change in accounts payable, deferred revenue, Accrued liabilities and long term liabilities
    (388 )     (88 )
 
           
Net cash provided by operating activities
    278       883  
 
               
Investing activities
               
Purchase of equipment and leasehold improvements
    (292 )     (200 )
Purchase of assets related to acquisitions, net of cash acquired
    (1,081 )      
Software product costs capitalized
    (181 )     (310 )
 
           
Net cash used in investing activities
    (1,554 )     (510 )
 
               
Financing activities
               
Payments under notes payable
    (700 )     (500 )
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
    31       60  
 
           
Net cash used in financing activities
    (669 )     (440 )
 
           
 
               
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (1,945 )     (67 )
Balance at beginning of period
    3,584       3,651  
 
           
Balance at end of period
  $ 1,639     $ 3,584  
 
           
 
               
Cash paid for interest
  $ 92     $ 128  
 
           
Cash paid for income taxes
  $ 14     $  
 
           
 
               
Noncash investing and financing activities
               
Issuance of common stock in connection with acquisition
  $ 707     $  
Debt issued in connection with acquisitions
    700        
Debt assumed in connection with acquisition
    37        
Accrued liabilities related to acquisition
    200        
Stock based compensation related to stock options
    68        
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
January 31, 2007
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for fiscal year end financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and six months ended January 31, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2007. For further information, refer to the financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended July 31, 2006.
The financial statements include the accounts of ARI Network Services, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, ARI Europe B. V. and OC-Net, Inc. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
The functional currency of the Company’s subsidiary in the Netherlands is the Euro; accordingly, monetary assets and liabilities are translated into United States dollars at the rate of exchange existing at the end of the period, and non-monetary assets and liabilities are translated into United States dollars at historical exchange rates. Income and expense amounts, except for those related to assets translated at historical rates, are translated at the average exchange rates during the period. Adjustments resulting from the remeasurement of the financial statements into the functional currency are charged or credited to income.
2. BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME PER SHARE
Basic net income per common share is computed by dividing net income by the basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per common share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period and reflects the potential dilution that could occur if all of the Company’s outstanding stock options and warrants that are in the money were exercised (calculated using the treasury stock method). The following table is a reconciliation of the weighted average number of common shares and equivalents outstanding in the calculation of basic and diluted net income per common share (in thousands) for the periods indicated.
                                 
    Three months ended   Six months ended
    January 31   January 31
    2007   2006   2007   2006
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    6,304       6,154       6,257       6,140  
Dilutive effect of stock options and warrants
    403       477       403       477  
 
                               
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
    6,707       6,631       6,660       6,617  
3. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Effective August 1, 2006, the Company adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment (“SFAS 123R”), for its stock option and stock purchase plans. The Company previously accounted for these plans under the recognition and measurement principles of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (“APB 25”), and related interpretations and disclosure requirements established by Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (“SFAS 123”), as amended by Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation — Transition and Disclosure.
The Company adopted SFAS 123R using the modified prospective method. Under this transition method, compensation cost recognized in fiscal 2007 includes: (a) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted prior to, but not yet vested as of August 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS 123 and (b) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted subsequent to August 1, 2006, based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123R. Results for prior periods have not been restated. Compensation cost for options will be recognized in earnings, net of estimated forfeitures, on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. There were no capitalized stock-based compensation costs at January 31, 2007. Total stock compensation expense recognized by the Company during the three and six month periods ended January 31, 2007 was $41,911 and $68,818. As of January 31, 2007, there was $261,723 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested options granted under the plans.
The Company used the Black-Scholes model to value stock options granted. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company’s stock. The expected life of options granted represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual term of the options is based on the U.S. Treasury yields in effect at the time of grant.

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As stock-based compensation expense recognized in our results for the three and six months ended January 31, 2007 is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, the amount has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. SFAS 123R requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. Forfeitures were estimated based on our historical experience. Prior to fiscal year 2007, we accounted for forfeitures as they occurred for the purposes of our pro forma information under SFAS 123.
The fair value of each option grant is estimated using the assumptions in the following table:
                                 
    Three months ended   Six months ended
    January 31,   January 31,
    2007   2006   2007   2006
Expected life (years)
  10 years   10 years   10 years   10 years
Risk-free interest rate
    4.88 %     4.00 %     4.88 %     4.00 %
Expected volatility
    124 %     124 %     124 %     124 %
Expected dividend yield
    0 %     0 %     0 %     0 %
The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share as if the Company had accounted for stock-based compensation in accordance with SFAS 123R for the:
                 
    Three months   Six months
    ended   ended
    January 31,   January 31,
    2006   2006
Net income as reported
    $  524       $ 1,022  
Stock-based compensation expense determined under fair value based method for options
    (82 )     (162 )
 
               
Pro forma net income
    $  442       $    860  
 
               
Pro forma net income per share — basic
    $   .07       $     .14  
Pro forma net income per share — diluted
    $   .07       $     .13  
Employee Stock Purchase Plans
The Company’s 1992 Employee Stock Purchase Plan had 62,500 shares of common stock reserved for issuance, and all 62,500 shares have been issued. The Company’s 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan has 175,000 shares of common stock reserved for issuance, and 148,781 of the shares have been issued as of January 31, 2007. All employees of the Company, other than executive officers, with six months of service are eligible to participate. Shares may be purchased at the end of a specified period at the lower of 85% of the market value at the beginning or end of the specified period through accumulation of payroll deductions, not to exceed 5,000 shares per employee per year.
Stock Option Plans
On November 19, 2003, pursuant to its option exchange program, the Company accepted for cancellation from all stock option plans old options to purchase 319,186 shares of common stock, representing approximately 29% of the shares of common stock underlying all old options that were eligible for exchange in the offer. Subject to and in accordance with the terms of the offer, the Company issued, on the new option grant date, May 21, 2004, new options to purchase 245,944 shares of the Company’s common stock from the 2000 Stock Option Plan in exchange for the old options cancelled in the offer. The new options were 50% vested immediately and of the remaining options, 25% vested on July 31, 2005 and 25% vested on July 31, 2006.
1991 Stock Option Plan
The Company’s 1991 Stock Option Plan was terminated August 14, 2001, except as to outstanding options. Options granted under the 1991 Plan may be either: (a) options intended to qualify as incentive stock options under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code), or (b) nonqualified stock options.
Any incentive stock option that was granted under the 1991 Plan could not be granted at a price less than the fair market value of the stock on the date of grant (or less than 110% of the fair market value in the case of holders of 10% or more of the voting stock of the Company). Nonqualified stock options were allowed to be granted at the exercise price established by the Compensation Committee, which could be less than, equal to or greater than the fair market value of the stock on the date of grant.

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Each option granted under the 1991 Plan is exercisable for a period of ten years from the date of grant (five years in the case of a holder of more than 10% of the voting stock of the Company) or such shorter period as determined by the Compensation Committee and shall lapse upon the expiration of said period, or earlier upon termination of the participant’s employment with the Company.
At its discretion, the Compensation Committee may require a participant to be employed by the Company for a designated number of years prior to exercising any options. The Committee may also require a participant to meet certain performance criteria, or that the Company meet certain targets or goals, prior to exercising any options.
Changes in option shares under the 1991 Plan during the:
                                                                 
    Three months ended   Six months ended
    January 31, 2007   January 31, 2007
                    Wt-Avg                           Wt-Avg    
            Wt-Avg   Remaining   Aggregate           Wt-Avg   Remaining   Aggregate
            Exercise   Contractual   Intrinsic           Exercise   Contractual   Intrinsic
    Options   Price   Period   Value   Options   Price   Period   Value
Outstanding at beginning of period
    146,686     $ 2.28       2.60     $ 13,125       146,686     $ 2.28       2.85     $ 13,125  
Granted
                                                       
Exercised
                                                       
Forfeited
    (1,000 )   $ 3.25                       (1,000 )   $ 3.25                  
Outstanding at end of period
    145,686     $ 2.27       2.34     $ 13,125       145,686     $ 2.27       2.34     $ 13,125  
Exercisable at end of period
    145,686     $ 2.27       2.34     $ 13,125       145,686     $ 2.27       2.34     $ 13,125  
The range of exercise prices for options outstanding at January 31, 2007, was $2.00 to $9.0625.
1993 Director Stock Option Plan
The Company’s 1993 Director Stock Option Plan (“Director Plan”) has expired and is terminated except for outstanding options. The Director Plan originally had 150,000 shares of common stock reserved for issuance to nonemployee directors. Options under the Director Plan were granted at the fair market value of the stock on the grant date.
Each option granted under the Director Plan is exercisable one year after the date of grant and cannot be exercised later than ten years from the date of grant.
Changes in option shares under the Director Plan during the:
                                                                 
    Three months ended   Six months ended
    January 31, 2007   January 31, 2007
                    Wt-Avg                           Wt-Avg    
            Wt-Avg   Remaining   Aggregate           Wt-Avg   Remaining   Aggregate
            Exercise   Contractual   Intrinsic           Exercise   Contractual   Intrinsic
    Options   Price   Period   Value   Options   Price   Period   Value
Outstanding at beginning of period
    1,313     $ 2.65       3.72     $ 152       1,313     $ 2.65       3.97     $ 152  
Granted
                                                       
Exercised
                                                       
Forfeited
                                                       
Outstanding at end of period
    1,313     $ 2.65       3.72               1,313     $ 2.65       3.47          
Exercisable at end of period
    1,313     $ 2.65       3.72     $ 152       1,313     $ 2.65       3.47     $ 152  
The range of exercise prices for options outstanding at January 31, 2007, was $2.00 to $3.56.

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2000 Stock Option Plan
The Company’s 2000 Stock Option Plan (“2000 Plan”) has 1,450,000 shares of common stock authorized for issuance. Options granted under the 2000 Plan may be either: (a) options intended to qualify as incentive stock options under Section 422 of the Code, or (b) nonqualified stock options.
Any incentive stock option that is granted under the 2000 Plan may not be granted at a price less than the fair market value of the stock on the date of the grant (or less than 110% of the fair market value in the case of a participant who is a 10% shareholder of the Company within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code). Nonqualified stock options may be granted at the exercise price established by the Compensation Committee.
Each incentive stock option granted under the 2000 Plan is exercisable for a period of not more than ten years from the date of grant (five years in the case of a participant who is 10% shareholder of the Company). Nonqualified stock options do not have this restriction.
Eligible participants include current and prospective employees, nonemployee directors, consultants or other persons who provide services to the Company and whose performance, in the judgment of the Compensation Committee or management of the Company, can have a significant effect on the success of the Company.
Changes in option shares under the 2000 Plan during the:
                                                                 
    Three months ended   Six months ended
    January 31, 2007   January 31, 2007
                    Wt-Avg                           Wt-Avg    
            Wt-Avg   Remaining   Aggregate           Wt-Avg   Remaining   Aggregate
            Exercise   Contractual   Intrinsic           Exercise   Contractual   Intrinsic
    Options   Price   Period   Value   Options   Price   Period   Value
Outstanding at beginning of period
    1,044,374     $ 1.39       7.18     $ 710,480       1,054,350     $ 1.35       7.27     $ 814,975  
Granted
    60,250     $ 1.95                       110,250     $ 2.02                  
Exercised
    (14,500 )   $ 0.31                       (20,376 )   $ 0.30                  
Forfeited
    (7,500 )   $ 2.00                       (61,374 )   $ 1.45                  
Outstanding at end of period
    1,082,850     $ 1.43       7.10     $ 688,028       1,082,850     $ 1.43       7.10     $ 688,028  
Exercisable at end of period
    817,612     $ 1.33       6.57     $ 605,278       817,612     $ 1.33       6.57     $ 605,278  
Changes in non-vested option shares under the 2000 Plan during the:
                                 
    Three months ended   Six months ended
    January 31, 2007   January 31, 2007
            Wt-Avg Grant           Wt-Avg Grant
    Options   Date Fair Value   Options   Date Fair Value
Non-vested at beginning of period
    226,549     $ 1.72       188,799     $ 1.59  
Granted
    60,250     $ 1.95       110,250     $ 2.02  
Vested
                           
Forfeited
    (21,561 )   $ 2.12       (33,811 )   $ 1.82  
Non-vested at end of period
    265,238     $ 1.74       265,238     $ 1.74  
The range of exercise prices for options outstanding at January 31, 2007, was $0.15 to $2.735.
4. ACQUISITIONS
On January 26, 2007, the Company purchased all of the outstanding stock of OC-NET, Inc. (“OC-NET”). OC-NET, a privately held corporation in Cypress, CA, provides website development and hosting services to the Power Sports market (which includes motorcycles, All Terrain Vehicles, snowmobiles and personal watercraft), as well as certain customers outside the Power Sports market. Consideration for the acquisition included approximately $1.1 million in cash, 350,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, $700,000 in debt to the sellers and future contingent payments totaling up to $400,000.

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The purchase price of this acquisition has been allocated to specific assets and liabilities acquired based on the fair value of those identified assets and liabilities. The Company is in the process of having an independent valuation performed in order to allocate the purchase price to specific identified intangible assets. Until that valuation is complete, the Company has included a significant portion of the purchase price in Other Assets on the accompanying January 31, 2007 balance sheet. In addition, the final purchase price will be determined upon the settlement of the contingencies outlined in the Stock Purchase Agreement. As noted above, a total of $400,000 of the total purchase price is subject to contingencies. Of this amount, the Company has included $150,000 of the contingent payments in the preliminary purchase price based on the likelihood of the contingencies being met. The remaining $250,000 of contingent payments have not been included in the preliminary purchase price, as they relate to meeting sales targets to a specified customer over the twelve month period following the date of acquisition. The Company will continually evaluate the likelihood of realization on this portion of the contingent payments and make the necessary adjustments to the purchase price and the ultimate allocation to the identified intangible assets.
In connection with the Acquisition, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Robert Hipp (the “Employment Agreement”) to serve as a Marketing/Business Development Manager for the Company. The term of the Employment Agreement is two years.
The foregoing description of the Purchase Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Purchase Agreement, attached as Exhibit 2.1 of Form 8-K, dated January 29, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference. A final adjustment to the purchase allocation will be made when the Company files audited financial statements for OC-Net for the year ended December 31, 2006, final interim statement from January 1, 2007 through the closing date and proforma financial statements in an amendment to Form 8-K, dated January 29, 2007 on or before April 13, 2007. Because the audited financial statements are not completed as of the date of this Form 10-QSB and the accounting method previously used by OC-Net, Inc. was on the cash basis, proforma financial information disclosures required under SFAS No. 141 are not presented herein. The acquisition will be accounted for under the purchase method; accordingly, its results will be included in the financial statements of the Company from the date of acquisition.
5. NOTES PAYABLE
On April 24, 2003, the Company restructured its debt. In exchange for previously outstanding securities, the Company issued to a group of investors (collectively, the “New Holders”), in aggregate, $500,000 in cash, new unsecured notes in the amount of $3.9 million (the “New Notes”) and new warrants for 250,000 common shares, exercisable at $1.00 per share (the “New Warrants”). The interest rate on the New Notes is prime plus 2%, adjusted quarterly (effective rate of 10.25% as of January 31, 2007). The New Notes are payable in $200,000 quarterly installments commencing March 31, 2004 through December 31, 2005 and $300,000 quarterly installments commencing March 31, 2006 until paid in full. The New Notes do not contain any financial covenants, but the Company is restricted from permitting certain liens on its assets. In addition, in the event of payment default that is not cured within ninety (90) days, Taglich Brothers, Inc., one of the New Holders, has the right to appoint one designee to the Company’s Board of Directors. The New Warrants were estimated to have a value of $36,000, of which the unamortized amount reduces the carrying amount of the debt.
In accordance with SFAS No. 15, “Accounting by Debtors and Creditors for Troubled Debt Restructurings,” the exchange of the previously outstanding securities for $500,000 in cash, the New Notes and the New Warrants was accounted for as a troubled debt restructuring and no gain was recorded. Instead the liability in excess of the future cash flows to the New Holders, which was originally approximately $322,000, remains on the balance sheet as a long term debt and is being amortized as a reduction of interest expense over the life of the New Notes.
On August 7, 2003, the Company purchased from WITECH Corporation 1,025,308 shares of the Company’s common stock, 30,000 common stock warrants and 20,350 shares of Series A Preferred Stock for $200,000 at closing and an $800,000 promissory note which is payable in $50,000 quarterly installments through September 30, 2007 at the prime interest rate plus 2%, adjusted quarterly (effective rate of 10.25% as of January 31, 2007). The note does not contain any financial covenants.
The Company issued $700,000 of notes in connection with the OC-Net acquisition. The interest rate on the notes is prime plus 2%, adjusted quarterly (effective rate of 10.25% as of January 31, 2007) and is payable in quarterly principal installments of $58,333 commencing March 31, 2007 through January 31, 2010. The notes do not contain any financial covenants.
6. SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN
On August 7, 2003, the Company adopted a Shareholder Rights Plan designed to protect the interests of common shareholders from an inadequate or unfair takeover, but not affect a takeover proposal which the Board of Directors believes is fair to all shareholders. Under the Shareholder Rights Plan adopted by the Board of Directors, all shareholders of record on August 18, 2003 received one Preferred Share Purchase Right (a “Right”) for each share of common stock they owned. These Rights trade in tandem with the common stock until and unless they are triggered. Should a person or group acquire more than 10% of the Company’s common stock (or if an existing holder of 10% or more of the common stock were to increase its position by more than 1%), the Rights would become exercisable for every shareholder except the acquirer that triggered the exercise. The Rights, if triggered, would give the other shareholders the ability to purchase additional stock of the Company at a substantial discount. The Rights will expire on

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August 18, 2013, and can be redeemed by the Company for $0.01 per Right at any time prior to a person or group becoming a 10% shareholder.
7. INCOME TAXES
The provision for income taxes is composed of the following (in thousands):
                                 
    Three months ended   Six months ended
    January 31   January 31
    2007   2006   2007   2006
Current:
                               
Federal
  $ 103     $ 179     $ 183     $ 348  
State
    31       32       51       62  
Deferred
                       
Utilization of net operating loss carryforwards
    (126 )     (211 )     (226 )     (410 )
 
                       
Income tax (benefit) provision
  $ 8     $     $ 8     $  
Provision for income taxes is based on taxes payable under currently enacted tax laws and an analysis of temporary differences between the book and tax bases of our assets and liabilities, including various accruals, allowances, depreciation and amortization. The tax effect of these temporary differences and the estimated tax benefit from tax net operating losses are reported as deferred tax assets and liabilities in the balance sheet. An assessment of the likelihood that net deferred tax assets will be realized from future taxable income is performed on a quarterly basis. To the extent that management believes it is more likely than not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax asset will not be realized, a valuation allowance is established. Because the ultimate realizability of deferred tax assets is highly subject to the outcome of future events, the amount established as a valuation allowance is a significant estimate that is subject to change in the near future. The change in the valuation allowance during a period is reflected with a corresponding increase or decrease in the tax provision in the statement of operations. Because of the uncertainty of long-term future economic conditions, the estimated future utilization of deferred net tax assets is based on twelve quarters of projections. The Company made no change in its estimated valuation allowance this quarter.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
Results of Operations
Total revenue increased $169,000 or 5% for the three month period ended January 31, 2007 and $181,000 or 3% for the six month period ended January 31, 2007, compared to the same periods last year, primarily due to an increase in revenues from the Company’s relatively new dealer marketing services product line. Operating income decreased $288,000 or 52% for the three month period ended January 31, 2007 and $583,000 or 54% for the six month period ended January 31, 2007, compared to the same periods last year, primarily due to increased expenditures associated with developing and marketing new products and the lower gross margins generated by some of those products. Earnings decreased from $524,000 or $0.09 per basic share for the three months ended January 31, 2006 to $248,000 or $0.04 per basic share for the three months ended January 31, 2007 and decreased from $1,022,000 or $0.17 per basic share for the six months ended January 31, 2006 to $473,000 or $0.08 per basic share for the six months ended January 31, 2007. Management expects higher revenue growth over the prior year in the second half of the year, primarily due to revenues from the acquisition of OC-Net and the Company’s dealer marketing services, at least partially offset by increased operating expenses over the prior year.
During fiscal year 2007, the Company plans to continue to focus on the same four growth initiatives as last year: (1) maintaining and enhancing the current catalog business; (2) growing the dealer marketing services business; (3) changing to a dealer-direct business model in Europe; and (4) making selected synergistic acquisitions. We anticipate that the expenses and investments associated with these growth initiatives will be at a level that may continue to result in a decrease in operating income for fiscal 2007, but that the revenues generated by these initiatives will result in increased net income for fiscal 2008 and beyond.

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
General
The Company’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and results of operations are based upon its financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, the Company evaluates its estimates, including those related to customer contracts, bad debts, capitalized software product costs, financing instruments, revenue recognition and other accrued expenses. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
The Company believes the following critical accounting policies affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its financial statements.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue for use of the network and for information services is recognized in the period such services are utilized. Revenue from annual or periodic maintenance fees, license and license renewal fees and catalog subscription fees is recognized ratably over the period the service is provided. Revenue under arrangements that include acceptance terms beyond the Company’s standard terms is not recognized until acceptance has occurred. If collectibility is not considered probable, revenue is recognized when the fee is collected. Arrangements that include professional services are evaluated to determine whether those services are essential to the functionality of other elements of the arrangement. When professional services are not considered essential, the revenue allocable to the professional services is recognized as the services are performed. When professional services are considered essential, revenue under the arrangement is recognized pursuant to contract accounting using the percentage-of-completion method with progress-to-completion measured based upon labor hours incurred. When the current estimates of total contract revenue and contract cost indicate a loss, a provision for the entire loss on the contract is made. Revenue under arrangements with customers who are not the ultimate users (resellers) is deferred if there is any contingency on the ability and intent of the reseller to sell such software to a third party. Amounts invoiced to customers prior to recognition as revenue as discussed above are reflected in the accompanying balance sheets as deferred revenue.
Bad Debts
The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. The Company currently reserves for most amounts due over 90 days, unless there is reasonable assurance of collectibility. If the financial condition of the Company’s customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the Company’s financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions about accrued expenses that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Legal Provisions
The Company is periodically involved in legal proceedings arising from contracts, patents or other matters in the normal course of business. The Company reserves for any material estimated losses if the outcome is reasonably certain, in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 5 “Accounting for Contingencies”.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Equipment and leasehold improvements and capitalized software product costs are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the sum of the expected undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying value of the related asset or group of assets, a loss is recognized for the difference between the fair value and carrying value of the asset or group of assets.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company’s investment policy, as approved by the Board of Directors, is designed to provide preservation of capital, adequate liquidity to meet projected cash requirements, optimum yields in relationship to risk, market conditions and tax considerations and minimum risk of principal loss through diversified short and medium term investments. Eligible investments included direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury, obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, certain time deposits, certificates of deposits issued by commercial banks, money market mutual funds, asset backed securities and municipal bonds. The Company’s current investments include commercial paper and money market funds with terms not exceeding ninety days.

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Debt Instruments
The Company valued debt discounts for Common Stock Warrants granted in consideration for Notes Payable using the Black Scholes valuation method. Non-cash interest expense is recorded for the amortization of the debt discount over the term of the debt.
Deferred Tax Asset
The tax effect of the temporary differences between the book and tax bases of assets and liabilities and the estimated tax benefit from tax net operating losses are reported as deferred tax assets and liabilities in the balance sheet. An assessment of the likelihood that net deferred tax assets will be realized from future taxable income is performed. Because the ultimate realizability of deferred tax assets is highly subject to the outcome of future events, the amount established as valuation allowances is considered to be a significant estimate that is subject to change in the near term. To the extent a valuation allowance is established or there is a change in the allowance during a period, the change is reflected with a corresponding increase or decrease in the tax provision in the statement of operations.
Stock-Based Compensation
Effective August 1, 2006, the Company adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment, (“SFAS 123R”) for its stock option and stock purchase plans. The Company previously accounted for these plans under the recognition and measurement principles of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, (“APB 25”) and related interpretations and disclosure requirements established by Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, (“SFAS 123”), as amended by Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation — Transition and Disclosure.
Revenues
The Company is a leading provider of technology-enabled services (including electronic parts catalogs and dealer marketing services) that help to increase sales and profits for dealers, distributors and manufacturers in the manufactured equipment market. The Company currently provides 100 catalogs of manufactured equipment from 75 manufacturers to over 26,000 dealers in approximately 89 countries in 12 segments of the worldwide manufactured equipment market including outdoor power, power sports, motorcycles, recreation vehicles, marine, construction, agricultural equipment, auto and truck parts after-market and others, primarily in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia. Collectively, dealers and distributors have over 77,000 catalog subscriptions. The Company supplies three types of software and services: (1) robust Web and CD-ROM interactive electronic parts catalogs, (2) dealer marketing services including template-based website services and technology-enabled direct mail services and (3) communication or transaction services. The Company’s primary product line at present is electronic parts catalogs; the other products are supplementary offerings that leverage its position in the catalog market. Management’s strategy is to expand the Company’s electronic parts catalog software and services business with dealers in the existing vertical markets, expand to other similar markets, and execute on the four growth initiative strategies previously mentioned.
The following table sets forth certain catalog, customer and subscription information by region derived from the Company’s financial and customer databases. The number of distinct distributors and dealers is estimated because some subscriptions are distributed by third parties (including manufacturers), which may or may not inform the Company of the distributors and/or dealers to which the subscription is distributed.
Catalog, Customer and Subscription Information by Region
(As of January 31, 2007)
                                         
                        Distinct   Distinct
            Distinct           Distributors   Dealers
    Catalogs   Manufacturers   Subscriptions   (Estimated)   (Estimated)
North America
    88       66       68,676       98       21,366  
Rest of World
    58       9       9,211       59       5,576  
Included in both Regions
    (46 )                        
 
                                       
Total
    100       75       77,887       157       26,942  
         
“Catalog”
  =   A separately sold and/or distributed parts catalog. A manufacturer may have more than one catalog. More than one brand or distinct product line may be included in a
catalog.
“Distinct Manufacturer”
  =   A single independent manufacturer, not owned by another manufacturer, served by ARI. Distinct manufacturers are included in the region they most serve even if they have catalogs in both regions.
“Subscription”
  =   A single catalog subscribed to by a single dealer or distributor. A dealer or distributor may subscribe to more than one catalog.

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“Distinct Distributor”
  =   A single independent distributor, not owned by another distributor, served by ARI. A distributor generally buys from manufacturers and sells to dealers.
“Distinct Dealer”
  =   A single independent servicing dealer, not owned by another dealer,
served by ARI
As part of its historical business practice, the Company continues to provide dealer and distributor communication services to the U.S. and Canadian agribusiness industry. As the Company focuses on its core businesses in the Equipment industry, revenues in the non-equipment industry are expected to continue to decline as a percentage of total revenues during fiscal 2007.
The Equipment industry has been a growing percentage of the Company’s revenue over the past seven years and is composed of several vertical markets including outdoor power, power sports, motorcycles, recreation vehicles, marine, construction, floor maintenance, agricultural equipment, auto and truck parts after-market and others, primarily in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia. Management’s strategy is to expand the Company’s electronic parts catalog software and services business with dealers in the existing vertical markets, expand to other similar markets, and execute on the four growth initiative strategies previously mentioned.
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain revenue information derived from the Company’s unaudited financial statements.
Revenue by Location and Service
(In Thousands)
                                                 
    Three months ended             Six months ended        
    January 31     Percent     January 31     Percent  
    2007     2006     Change     2007     2006     Change  
North American
                                               
Catalog subscriptions
  $ 2,625     $ 2,581       2 %   $ 5,208     $ 5,159       1 %
Catalog professional services
    312       439       (29 %)     594       794       (25 %)
Dealer marketing services
    294       107       175 %     511       175       192 %
Dealer & distributor communications
    149       188       (21 %)     347       415       (16 %)
 
                                       
Subtotal
    3,380       3,315       2 %     6,660       6,543       2 %
 
                                               
Rest of the World
                                               
Catalog subscriptions
    267       170       57 %     470       384       22 %
Catalog professional services
    44       37       19 %     64       86       (26 %)
 
                                       
Subtotal
    311       207       50 %     534       470       14 %
 
                                               
Total Revenue
                                               
Catalog subscriptions
    2,892       2,751       5 %     5,678       5,543       2 %
Catalog professional services
    356       476       (25 %)     658       880       (25 %)
Dealer marketing services
    294       107       175 %     511       175       192 %
Dealer & distributor communications
    149       188       (21 %)     347       415       (16 %)
 
                                       
Total
  $ 3,691     $ 3,522       5 %   $ 7,194     $ 7,013       3 %
 
                                       
North America
Catalog Subscriptions
North American catalog subscription revenues are derived from software license fees, license renewal fees, software maintenance and support fees, catalog subscription fees, and other miscellaneous subscription fees charged to dealers, distributors and manufacturers for the use of the Company’s catalog products in the United States and Canada. Catalog subscription revenues increased for the three and six months ended January 31, 2007, compared to the same periods last year, primarily due to increased sales of the Company’s web-based catalog products. Catalog subscription renewals from the Company’s North American customers were approximately 87% for the six months ended January 31, 2007. Management expects revenues from catalog subscriptions in North America to increase modestly for the remainder of fiscal 2007 compared to the prior year.

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Catalog Professional Services
Revenues from the Company’s North American catalog professional services are derived from software customization labor, data conversion labor, data conversion replication fees, travel and shipping fees primarily charged to manufacturers and distributors in the United States and Canada. Revenues from catalog professional services in North America decreased for the three and six month periods ended January 31, 2007, compared to the same periods last year, primarily due to lower customization labor charged for the deployment of new web-based manufacturer databases. Management expects revenues from catalog professional services in North America to continue to decrease somewhat for the remainder of fiscal 2007 compared to the prior year.
Dealer Marketing Services
Revenues from the Company’s North American dealer marketing services are derived from start-up and access fees charged to dealers for Website Smart™ and set-up and postage fees for ARI MailSmart™ in the United States and Canada. Revenues from dealer marketing services in North America increased, for the three and six month periods ended January 31, 2007, compared to the same periods last year, primarily due to sales of Website Smart™ and MailSmart™ as a result of the Company’s investments in sales and marketing in the dealer marketing services area. Revenues from the Company’s recently acquired Website Smart Pro™ are included in Dealer Marketing Services from January 26, 2007. Management expects revenues from dealer marketing services in North America to increase for the remainder of fiscal 2007 compared to the prior year, partially due to the OC-Net acquisition.
Dealer and Distributor Communications
Revenues from dealer and distributor communications are derived from license renewal fees, software maintenance, customization labor and other communication fees charged for dealers and distributors to communicate with manufacturers in the manufactured equipment industry and the agricultural inputs industry. Dealer and distributor communication revenues decreased for the three and six month periods ended January 31, 2007, compared to the same periods last year, primarily due to a decline in the base of customers as the Company focused the business primarily on its catalog and dealer marketing services products. Management expects revenues from dealer and distributor communication products will be a declining percentage of total revenue for the remainder of fiscal 2007 compared to the prior year.
Rest of the World
Catalog Subscriptions
Catalog subscription revenues from the rest of the world are derived from software license fees, license renewal fees, software maintenance and support fees, catalog subscription fees, and other miscellaneous subscription fees charged to dealers, distributors and manufacturers for the use of the Company’s catalog products. Catalog subscription revenues for the rest of the world increased for the three and six month periods ended January 31, 2007, compared to the same periods last year, primarily due to the amortization of revenue from a large Harley Davidson deal closed in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 and a large sale to a Korean manufacturer in the first quarter of fiscal 2007. The increase in Rest of World revenues in the second quarter of fiscal 2007 should not be interpreted as an indicator that our challenges in the European market are behind us. The number of new subscriptions purchased directly by dealers has declined, compared to the same period last year. Management expects revenues from catalog subscriptions in the rest of the world to increase for the remainder of fiscal 2007, compared to the prior year.
Catalog Professional Services
Revenues from the Company’s rest of the world catalog professional services are derived from software customization labor, data conversion labor, data conversion replication fees, travel and shipping fees primarily charged to manufacturers that do not reside in North America. Revenues from catalog professional services in the rest of the world increased, for the three month period ended January 31, 2007, compared to the same period last year, primarily due customization labor charged to the manufacturer located in Korea. Revenues from catalog professional services in the rest of the world decreased for the six month period ended January 31, 2007, compared to the same period last year, primarily due a decrease in labor charged to manufacturers for the deployment of databases. Management expects revenues from professional services in the rest of the world to increase for the remainder of fiscal 2007, compared to the prior year.

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Cost of Products and Services Sold
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain information regarding revenue and cost of products and services sold which is derived from the Company’s unaudited financial statements.
Cost of Products and Services Sold as a Percent of Revenue by Revenue Type
(In thousands)
                                                 
    Three months ended           Six months ended    
    January 31           January 31    
    2007   2006   % Chg   2007   2006   % Chg
Catalog subscriptions
                                               
Revenue
  $ 2,892     $ 2,751       5 %   $ 5,678     $ 5,543       2 %
Cost of revenue
    278       260       7 %     573       538       7 %
Cost of revenue as a percent of revenue
    10 %     9 %             10 %     10 %        
 
                                               
Catalog professional services
                                               
Revenue
    356       476       (25 %)     658       880       (25 %)
Cost of revenue
    112       119       (6 %)     237       219       8 %
Cost of revenue as a percent of revenue
    31 %     25 %             36 %     25 %        
 
                                               
Dealer marketing services
                                               
Revenue
    294       107       176 %     511       175       192 %
Cost of revenue
    174       49       255 %     268       80       235 %
Cost of revenue as a percent of revenue
    59 %     46 %             52 %     46 %        
 
                                               
Dealer and distributor communications
                                               
Revenue
    149       188       (21 %)     347       415       (16 %)
Cost of revenue
    20       27       (26 %)     52       68       (23 %)
Cost of revenue as a percent of revenue
    13 %     14 %             15 %     16 %        
 
                                               
Total
                                               
Revenue
  $ 3,691     $ 3,522       5 %   $ 7,194     $ 7,013       3 %
Cost of revenue
    584       455       28 %     1,130       905       25 %
Cost of revenue as a percent of revenue
    16 %     13 %             16 %     13 %        
Cost of revenue for catalog subscriptions consists primarily of reseller fees, software amortization costs, catalog replication and distribution costs. Cost of catalog subscriptions as a percentage of revenue decreased slightly for the three month period remained relatively the same for the six month period ended January 31, 2007, compared to the same periods last year. Management expects gross margins, as a percent of revenue from catalog subscriptions, to vary slightly from quarter to quarter due to the timing of data shipments.
Cost of revenue for catalog professional services consists of customization and catalog production labor. Cost of professional services as a percentage of revenue increased for the three and six month periods ended January 31, 2007, compared to the same periods last year, primarily due to an increase in non-billable professional services. Management expects cost of catalog professional services to fluctuate from quarter to quarter depending on the mix of services sold, the nature of manufacturer data conversion contracts, and the Company’s performance towards the contracted amount for customization projects.
Cost of revenue for dealer marketing services consists primarily of website setup labor, software amortization costs, postcards and distribution costs. Cost of dealer marketing services as a percentage of revenue increased for the three and six month periods ended January 31, 2007, compared to the same periods last year, primarily due to an increase in the percentage of sales represented by MailSmart™, which has a lower margin than the other dealer marketing services offered. Management expects gross margins, as a percent of revenue from dealer marketing services, to fluctuate from quarter to quarter depending on the mix of products and services sold.
Cost of revenue for dealer and distributor communications consists primarily of telecommunication costs, royalties and software customization labor. Cost of dealer and distributor communications as a percentage of revenue decreased for the three and six month periods ended January 31, 2007, compared to the same periods last year, primarily due to a decrease in telecommunication costs and software customization labor. Management expects gross margins, as a percent of revenue from dealer and distributor communications, to be relatively consistent from quarter to quarter.

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Operating Expenses
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain operating expense information derived from the Company’s unaudited financial statements.
Operating Expenses
(In thousands)
                                                 
    Three months ended             Six months ended        
    January 31             January 31        
    2007     2006     % Chg     2007     2006     % Chg  
Customer operations and support
  $ 276     $ 279       (1 %)   $ 544     $ 582       (7 %)
Selling, general and administrative
    2,101       1,840       14 %     4,086       3,699       10 %
Software development and technical support
    359       305       18 %     728       580       26 %
Depreciation and amortization
    110       94       17 %     216       174       24 %
 
                                       
Net operating expenses
  $ 2,846     $ 2,518       13 %   $ 5,574     $ 5,035       11 %
 
                                       
Customer operations and support consists primarily of server room operations, software maintenance agreements for the Company’s core network and customer support costs. Customer operations and support costs decreased for the three and six month periods ended January 31, 2007, compared to the same period last year, primarily due to the reduction of temporary help used in the data conversion operations. Management expects customer operations and support costs to increase slightly, compared to the prior year, for the remainder of fiscal 2007.
Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) increased for the three and six month periods ended January 31, 2007, compared to the same periods last year, as the Company invested in continued sales and marketing initiatives in the North American market and because of the new costs related to the SFAS123R expensing of stock options. SG&A, as a percentage of revenue, increased from 53% for the six month period ended January 31, 2006 to 57% for the six month period ended January 31, 2007. Management expects SG&A costs to continue to be higher than the previous year for the remainder of fiscal 2007 as the Company continues its sales and marketing initiatives and to recognize the costs of stock options under SFAS123R.
The Company’s technical staff (in-house and contracted) performs software development, technical support, software customization and data conversion services for customer applications. Management expects fluctuations from quarter to quarter, as the mix of development and customization activities will change based on customer requirements even if the total technical staff cost remains relatively constant. Software development and technical support costs increased for the three and six month periods ended January 31, 2007, compared to the same periods last year, primarily due to continued expenses related to the deployment of the new catalog software, released in the first quarter of fiscal 2007. Management expects software development and technical support costs to continue to be higher than the previous year for the remainder of fiscal 2007 as the Company supports its new catalog products.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased for the three and six month periods ended January 31, 2007, compared to the same periods last year. Management expects depreciation and other amortization to increase for the remainder of fiscal 2007, compared to the prior year, as the Company continues to invest in software and equipment to operate the business.
Other Items
Earnings decreased from net income of $524,000 and $1,022,000 for the three and six month periods ended January 31, 2006, to net income of $248,000 and $473,000 for the three and six month periods ended January 31, 2007, respectively. The Company’s increase in revenue was offset by an increase in technical support costs and sales expenses associated with its new products and sales initiatives. Management expects to continue to generate positive earnings and cash flows for the remainder of fiscal 2007.
Interest expense includes both cash and non-cash interest. Interest paid was approximately $41,000 and $92,000 for the three and six month periods ended January 31, 2007, and $63,000 and $128,000 for the three and six month periods ended January 31, 2006, respectively. In addition, excess debt principal was amortized to offset interest expense by approximately $9,000 and $22,000 for the three and six month periods ended January 31, 2007 and $13,000 and $29,000 for the three and six month periods ended January 31, 2006, respectively.

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Acquisitions
Since December 1995, the Company has had a formal business development program aimed at identifying, evaluating and closing acquisitions that augment and strengthen the Company’s market position, product offerings, and personnel resources. Since the program’s inception, six business acquisitions and one software asset acquisition have been completed, four of which were fully integrated into the Company’s operations prior to fiscal year 2006.
Most recently, the Company completed the acquisition of OC-Net, as described in Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The business development program is still an important component of the Company’s long-term growth strategy and the Company expects to continue to pursue it aggressively.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain cash flow information derived from the Company’s unaudited financial statements.
Cash Flow Information
(In thousands)
                                                 
    Three months ended             Six months ended        
    January 31             January 31        
    2007     2006     % Chg     2007     2006     % Chg  
Net income
  $ 248     $ 524       (53 %)   $ 473     $ 1,022       (54 %)
Amortization of software products
    198       152       30 %     385       297       30 %
Amortization of deferred finance costs and debt discount
    (22 )     (15 )     (47 %)     (33 )     (31 )     (6 %)
Depreciation and other amortization
    110       94       18 %     216       174       24 %
Stock based compensation related to stock options
    42             100 %     68             100 %
Stock issued as contribution to 401(k) plan
                      42       21       100 %
Net change in working capital
    (464 )     (247 )     (88 %)     (873 )     (600 )     (46 %)
 
                                       
Net cash provided by operating activities
    112       508       (78 %)     278       883       (69 %)
Net cash used in investing activities
    (1,342 )     (255 )     (426 %)     (1,554 )     (510 )     (205 %)
Net cash used in financing activities
    (322 )     (224 )     (44 %)     (669 )     (440 )     (52 %)
 
                                       
 
                                               
Net change in cash
    ($1,552 )   $ 29       (5452 %)     ($1,945 )     ($67 )     (2,803 %)
 
                                       
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased for the three and six month periods ended January 31, 2007, compared to the same periods last year, primarily due to the decrease in net income. The effect of net changes in working capital is dependent on the timing of payroll and other cash disbursements, accruals and the timing of invoices and may vary significantly from quarter to quarter. Net cash used in investing activities increased for the three and six month periods ended January 31, 2007, compared to the same periods last year, primarily due to the purchase of OC-Net. Management expects cash provided by operating activities net of cash used in investing activities to be positive for the remainder of fiscal 2007, unless the Company undertakes additional acquisitions.
At January 31, 2007, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $1,639,000 compared to approximately $3,584,000 at July 31, 2006.

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The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain information related to the Company’s debt derived from the Company’s unaudited financial statements.
Debt Schedule
(In thousands)
                         
    January 31     July 31        
    2007     2006     Net  
    (Unaudited)     (Audited)     Change  
Note payable to WITECH:
                       
Current portion of note payable
  $ 150     $ 200     $ (50 )
Long term portion of note payable
          50       (50 )
 
                 
Total note payable to WITECH
    150       250       (100 )
Notes payable to New Holders:
                       
Current portion of notes payable
    1,100       1,200       (100 )
Long term portion of notes payable
          500       (500 )
 
                 
Total face value of notes payable to New Holders
    1,100       1,700       (600 )
Carrying value in excess of face amount of notes payable
    16       42       (26 )
Debt discount (common stock warrants and options)
    (6 )     (12 )     6  
 
                 
Total carrying value of notes payable to New Holders
    1,110       1,730       (620 )
Debt related to acquisition of OC-Net, Inc.:
                       
Acquired short term debt
    37             37  
Current portion of note payable
    233               233  
Long term portion of note payable
    467             467  
Long term cash holdback
    150             150  
 
                 
 
                       
 
    887             887  
 
                 
 
                       
Total debt
  $ 2,147     $ 1,980     $ (167 )
 
                 
On April 24, 2003, the Company restructured its debt. In exchange for previously outstanding debt and securities, the Company issued to the New Holders, in aggregate, $500,000 in cash, New Notes in the amount of $3.9 million and New Warrants for 250,000 common shares, exercisable at $1.00 per share. The interest rate on the New Notes is prime plus 2%, adjusted quarterly (effective rate of 10.25% as of January 31, 2007). The New Notes are payable in $200,000 quarterly installments commencing March 31, 2004 through December 31, 2005 and $300,000 quarterly installments commencing March 31, 2006 until paid in full. The New Notes do not contain any financial covenants, but the Company is restricted from permitting certain liens on its assets. In addition, in the event of payment default that is not cured within ninety (90) days, Taglich Brothers, Inc., one of the New Holders, has the right to appoint one designee to the Company’s Board of Directors. The New Warrants were estimated to have a value of $36,000, of which the unamortized amount reduces the carrying amount of the debt.
On August 8, 2003, the Company repurchased from WITECH Corporation 1,025,308 shares of Common Stock, a warrant to purchase 30,000 shares of Common Stock at $.24 per share, and 20,350 shares of Series A Preferred Stock with an approximate face value plus accrued and undeclared dividends of $3.5 million. The Company paid $200,000 in cash and issued a four-year note for $800,000, payable quarterly and bearing interest at prime plus 2%, adjusted quarterly (effective rate of 10.25% as of January 31, 2007). The note does not contain any financial covenants.
On January 26, 2007, the Company purchased all of the outstanding stock of OC-NET. Consideration for the acquisition included $700,000 in debt to the sellers and future contingent payments totaling up to $400,000. Included in the liabilities of OC-NET was approximately $37,000 of debt to local creditors. The notes to the sellers are payable quarterly and bear interest at prime plus 2%, adjusted quarterly (effective rate of 10.25% as of January 31, 2007). The notes do not contain any financial covenants.
On July 9, 2004, the Company entered into a line of credit with Bank One, N.A. which permits the Company to borrow an amount equal to 80% of the book value of all eligible accounts receivable plus 45% of the value of all eligible open renewal orders (provided the renewal rate is at least 85%) minus $75,000, up to $1,000,000, and bears interest at prime rate. Eligible accounts include certain non-foreign accounts receivable which are less than 90 days from the invoice date. The line of credit terminates July 9, 2007, and is secured by substantially all of the Company’s assets. The line of credit limits repurchases of common stock, the payment of dividends, liens on assets and new indebtedness, and requires the Company to meet minimum net worth and debt service coverage financial covenants. As of January 31, 2007, there were no borrowings on the line of credit.
Management believes that funds generated from operations will be adequate to fund the Company’s operations, investments and debt payments for the foreseeable future, although additional financing may be necessary if the Company were to complete a material acquisition or to make a large investment in its business.

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements as of March 9, 2007.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this Form 10-QSB are forward looking statements including revenue growth, future cash flows and cash generation and sources of liquidity. Expressions such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward looking statements. Several important factors can cause actual results to materially differ from those stated or implied in the forward looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to the factors listed on Exhibit 99.1 of the Company’s annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended July 31, 2006, which is incorporated herein by reference. The forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements.
ITEM 3. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The Company maintains a set of disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by it in the reports filed by it under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including its Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15 of the Exchange Act. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of January 31, 2007.
There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation discussed above that occurred during the quarter ended January 31, 2007 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
During the quarter ended January 31, 2007, except as set forth in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on January 29, 2007, the Company did not sell any equity securities which were not registered under the Securities Act or repurchase any of its equity securities.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
(a) The Company held its 2006 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on December 7, 2006.
(b)   Votes cast for the election of Gordon J. Bridge to serve as director until the 2009 Annual Shareholder’s Meeting were as follows:
         
For
    5,204,605  
Withheld authority to vote for
    642,088  
Votes cast for the election of Ted C. Feierstein to serve as director until the 2009 Annual Shareholder’s Meeting were as follows:
         
For
    5,198,938  
Withheld authority to vote for
    647,775  
(c)   Votes cast to ratify the appointment of Wipfli LLP as ARI’s auditors for the year ending July 31, 2007 were as follows:
         
For
    5,750,942  
Against
    37,105  
Abstained
    58,646  
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
  2.1   Stock Purchase Agreement dated January 26, 2007, by and among OC-Net, Inc., the stockholders of OC-Net, Inc. and the Company, incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 29, 2007.
 
  31.1   Section 302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer.
 
  31.2   Section 302 Certification of Chief Financial Officer.
 
  32.1   Section 906 Certification of Chief Executive Officer.
 
  32.2   Section 906 Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
         
  ARI Network Services, Inc.
(Registrant)
 
 
Date: March 19, 2007  /s/ Brian E. Dearing    
  Brian E. Dearing, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer   
     
 
     
  /s/ Timothy Sherlock    
  Timothy Sherlock, Chief Financial Officer    
     
 

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