Form 10-Q - Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)]

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ________________ to ________________

Commission file number 001-34780

FORWARD INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New York		13-1950672
(State or other jurisdiction of		(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)		Identification No.)

700 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 100, Hauppauge, NY		11788
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (631) 547-3055

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01

FORD

The Nasdaq Stock Market

(The Nasdaq Capital Market)

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 every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files). Yes x No o

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

Large accelerated filer ¨		Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer x		Smaller reporting company x
		Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by checkmark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) 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

There were 10,061,185 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding as of April 30, 2024.

FORWARD INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

PART I.	FINANCIAL INFORMATION	Page No.
Item 1.	Financial Statements
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2024 (Unaudited) and September 30, 2023	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for the Three and Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023	4
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited) for the Three and Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023	5
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023	6
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	7
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	21
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	29
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	29

PART II.	OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	30
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	30
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	30
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	30
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	30
Item 5.	Other Information	30
Item 6.	Exhibits	30
	Signatures	31

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FORWARD INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


	March 31,			September 30,
	2024			2023
Assets	(Unaudited)

Current assets:
Cash	$	2,261,853		$	3,180,468
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for credit losses of $771,189 and $955,965 as of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively		6,484,427			6,968,778
Inventories, net		308,895			334,384
Discontinued assets held for sale		–			508,077
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		457,071			378,512
Total current assets		9,512,246			11,370,219

Property and equipment, net		254,971			274,046
Intangible assets, net		786,765			893,143
Goodwill		1,758,682			1,758,682
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net		2,810,059			3,021,315
Other assets		68,737			68,737
Total assets	$	15,191,460		$	17,386,142

Liabilities and shareholders' equity

Current liabilities:
Note payable to Forward China	$	750,000		$	–
Accounts payable		147,518			518,892
Due to Forward China		8,687,898			8,246,015
Deferred income		228,827			297,407
Current portion of operating lease liability		423,042			416,042
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		560,494			1,357,743
Total current liabilities		10,797,779			10,836,099

Other liabilities:
Note payable to Forward China		–			1,100,000
Operating lease liability, less current portion		2,623,814			2,833,782
Total other liabilities		2,623,814			3,933,782
Total liabilities		13,421,593			14,769,881

Commitments and contingencies		–			–

Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 40,000,000 shares authorized; 10,061,185 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023		100,612			100,612
Additional paid-in capital		20,263,242			20,202,202
Accumulated deficit		(18,593,987	)		(17,686,553	)
Total shareholders' equity		1,769,867			2,616,261
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	15,191,460		$	17,386,142

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

FORWARD INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)


	For the Three Months Ended March 31,						For the Six Months Ended March 31,
	2024			2023			2024			2023

Revenues, net	$	7,830,130		$	9,738,804		$	14,982,080		$	19,491,488
Cost of sales		6,222,432			7,813,696			11,731,897			15,600,310
Gross profit		1,607,698			1,925,108			3,250,183			3,891,178

Sales and marketing expenses		370,839			450,380			739,575			861,554
General and administrative expenses		1,776,491			1,566,549			3,430,561			3,249,360

Operating loss		(539,632	)		(91,821	)		(919,953	)		(219,736	)

Fair value adjustment of earnout consideration		–			–			–			(40,000	)
Interest income		(18,712	)		(856	)		(36,180	)		(856	)
Interest expense		16,971			26,781			35,981			54,739
Other income, net		7,846			965			7,158			(23,595	)
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes		(545,737	)		(118,711	)		(926,912	)		(210,024	)

Provision for income taxes		–			–			–			–
Loss from continuing operations		(545,737	)		(118,711	)		(926,912	)		(210,024	)
(Loss) / income from discontinued operations, net of tax		(7,477	)		(752,237	)		19,478			(1,091,199	)
Net loss	$	(553,214	)	$	(870,948	)	$	(907,434	)	$	(1,301,223	)


Basic loss per share :
Basic loss per share from continuing operations	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.02	)
Basic loss per share from discontinued operations		(0.00	)		(0.07	)		0.00			(0.11	)
Basic loss per share	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.13	)

Diluted loss per share:
Diluted loss per share from continuing operations	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.02	)
Diluted loss per share from discontinued operations		(0.00	)		(0.07	)		0.00			(0.11	)
Diluted loss per share	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.13	)

Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic		10,061,185			10,061,185			10,061,185			10,061,185
Diluted		10,061,185			10,061,185			10,061,185			10,061,185

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

FORWARD INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

(UNAUDITED)


	For the Three and Six Months Ended March 31, 2024

					Additional
	Common Stock				Paid-In		Accumulated
	Shares		Amount		Capital		Deficit			Total

Balance at September 30, 2023		10,061,185	$	100,612	$	20,202,202	$	(17,686,553	)	$	2,616,261
Share-based compensation		–		–		50,811		–			50,811
Net loss		–		–		–		(354,220	)		(354,220	)
Balance at December 31, 2023		10,061,185		100,612		20,253,013		(18,040,773	)		2,312,852
Share-based compensation		–		–		10,229		–			10,229
Net loss		–		–		–		(553,214	)		(553,214	)
Balance at March 31, 2024		10,061,185	$	100,612	$	20,263,242	$	(18,593,987	)	$	1,769,867

	For the Three and Six Months Ended March 31, 2023

					Additional
	Common Stock				Paid-In		Accumulated
	Shares		Amount		Capital		Deficit			Total

Balance at September 30, 2022		10,061,185	$	100,612	$	20,115,711	$	(13,949,896	)	$	6,266,427
Share-based compensation		–		–		23,935		–			23,935
Net loss		–		–		–		(430,275	)		(430,275	)
Balance at December 31, 2022		10,061,185		100,612		20,139,646		(14,380,171	)		5,860,087
Share-based compensation		–		–		14,859		–			14,859
Net loss		–		–		–		(870,948	)		(870,948	)
Balance at March 31, 2023		10,061,185	$	100,612	$	20,154,505	$	(15,251,119	)	$	5,003,998

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

FORWARD INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)


	For the Six Months Ended March 31,
	2024			2023
Operating Activities:
Net loss	$	(907,434	)	$	(1,301,223	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Share-based compensation		61,040			38,794
Depreciation and amortization		165,888			156,131
Credit loss expense		793			43,697
Change in fair value of earnout consideration		–			(40,000	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		483,558			(685,854	)
Inventories		25,489			198,073
Discontinued assets held for sale		508,077			681,975
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		(78,559	)		(93,415	)
Accounts payable and due to Forward China		70,509			1,404,239
Deferred income		(68,580	)		(272,483	)
Net changes in operating lease liabilities		8,288			16,367
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		(797,249	)		(196,293	)
Net cash used in operating activities		(528,180	)		(49,992	)

Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment		(40,435	)		(69,817	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(40,435	)		(69,817	)

Financing Activities:
Repayment of note payable to Forward China		(350,000	)		(100,000	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(350,000	)		(100,000	)

Net decrease in cash		(918,615	)		(219,809	)
Cash at beginning of period		3,180,468			2,575,522
Cash at end of period	$	2,261,853		$	2,355,713

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid for interest	$	35,981		$	54,739
Cash paid for taxes	$	4,498		$	5,385

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

FORWARD INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1

OVERVIEW

Business

Forward Industries, Inc. (“Forward”, “we”, “our” or the “Company”) is a global design, sourcing and distribution company serving top tier medical and technology customers worldwide.

The Company’s design division provides hardware and software product design and engineering services to customers predominantly located in the U.S. The Company’s original equipment manufacturing (“OEM”) distribution division sources and sells carrying cases and other accessories for medical monitoring and diagnostic kits as well as a variety of other portable electronic and non-electronic devices to OEMs or their contract manufacturers worldwide, that either package our products as accessories “in box” together with their branded product offerings or sell them through their retail distribution channels. The Company does not manufacture any of its OEM products and sources substantially all of these products from independent suppliers in China, through Forward Industries Asia-Pacific Corporation, a British Virgin Islands corporation (“Forward China”). See Note 9.

Discontinued Operations

In July 2023, the Company decided to cease operations of its retail distribution segment (“Retail Exit”) and is presenting the results of operations for this segment within discontinued operations in the current and prior periods presented herein. Our retail distribution business sourced and sold smart-enabled furniture, hot tubs and saunas and a variety of other products through various online retailer websites to customers predominantly located in the U.S. and Canada. The inventory of the retail segment is presented as discontinued assets held for sale on the balance sheets at March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023. Where applicable, certain footnotes exclude the discontinued operations unless otherwise noted. See Note 3 for additional information on discontinued operations.

Liquidity

For the six months ended March 31, 2024, the Company generated a net loss of $907,000, loss from continuing operations of $927,000 and used cash flows from operating activities of $528,000. By discontinuing the retail segment, which incurred significant losses, the Company expects improved performance in future periods. The Company’s OEM distribution segment procures substantially all its products through independent suppliers in China through Forward China. In connection with the new sourcing agreement and in order to preserve future liquidity, in November 2023, the Company and Forward China entered into an agreement whereby Forward China agreed to limit the amount of outstanding payables it would seek to collect from the Company to $500,000 in any 12-month period, which the Company agreed to pay within 30 days of any such request (see Note 9). This agreement pertains only to payables that were outstanding at October 30, 2023 of approximately $7,365,000. Purchases from Forward China made after October 30, 2023 are not covered by this agreement and are expected to be paid according to normal payment terms. Based on our forecasted cash flows, discontinuing our retail segment and the agreement with Forward China, we believe our existing cash balance and working capital will be sufficient to meet our liquidity needs through at least May 31, 2025. If necessary to preserve future cash flow and liquidity, we have the ability to implement cost-cutting measures in a timely manner as we have done in prior periods, which may include a reduction in labor force and/or salary reductions for existing personnel as deemed necessary. The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.

FORWARD INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Impact of COVID-19

On May 11, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared the end of the Public Health Emergency for COVID-19; however, the effects of COVID-19 continue to linger throughout the global economy and our businesses. Though the severity of COVID-19 has subsided, new variants, or the outbreak of a new pathogen, could interrupt our business, cause renewed labor and supply chain disruptions, and negatively impact the global and US economy, which could materially and adversely impact our business.

NOTE 2

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Forward Industries, Inc. and all of its wholly-owned subsidiaries: Forward Industries (IN), Inc. (“Forward US”), Forward Industries (Switzerland) GmbH (“Forward Switzerland”), Forward Industries UK Limited (“Forward UK”), Intelligent Product Solutions, Inc. (“IPS”) and Kablooe, Inc. (“Kablooe”). The terms “Forward”, “we”, “our” or the “Company” as used throughout this document are used to indicate Forward Industries, Inc. and all of its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q reflect all normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented herein but are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the year ending September 30, 2024. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, and with the disclosures and risk factors presented therein. The September 30, 2023 condensed consolidated balance sheet has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements.

Accounting Estimates

The preparation of the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions. Within this report, certain dollar amounts and percentages have been rounded to their approximate values.

Segment Reporting

As a result of the discontinued retail segment, as disclosed in Note 3, the Company now has two reportable segments: OEM distribution and design. The OEM distribution segment sources and sells carrying cases and other accessories for medical monitoring and diagnostic kits and a variety of other portable electronic and non-electronic devices (such as sporting and recreational products, bar code scanners, GPS location devices, tablets and firearms) on a made-to-order basis that are customized to fit the products sold by our OEM customers worldwide. The design segment consists of two operating segments (IPS and Kablooe, which have been aggregated into one reportable segment) that provide a full spectrum of hardware and software product design and engineering services to customers predominantly located in the U.S. See Note 6 for more information on segments.

FORWARD INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable consist of unsecured trade accounts with customers in amounts that have been invoiced ($6,015,000 and $6,949,000 at March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively) and contract assets as described further below under the heading “Revenue Recognition.” The Company maintains an allowance for credit losses, which is recorded as a reduction to accounts receivable on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Collectability of accounts receivable is estimated by evaluating the number of days accounts are outstanding, customer payment history, recent payment trends and perceived creditworthiness, adjusted as necessary based on specific customer situations. At March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, the Company had no allowances for credit losses for the OEM distribution segment, allowances for credit losses of $0 and $46,000, respectively, for the discontinued retail distribution segment and $731,000 and $771,000, respectively, for the design segment.

The Company has agreements with various retailers which contain different terms for trade discounts, promotional and other sales allowances. At March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, the Company recorded accounts receivable allowances of $40,000 and $139,000, respectively, for the discontinued retail distribution segment.

Inventories

Inventories consist primarily of finished goods and are stated at the lower of cost (determined by the first-in, first-out method) or net realizable value. Based on management’s estimates, an allowance is made to reduce excess, obsolete, or otherwise unsellable inventories to net realizable value. The allowance is established through charges to cost of sales in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations. In determining the adequacy of the allowance, management’s estimates are based upon several factors, including analyses of inventory levels, historical loss trends, sales history and projections of future sales demand. The Company’s estimates of the allowance may change from time to time based on management’s assessments, and such changes could be material.

Revenue Recognition

OEM Distribution Segment

The OEM distribution segment recognizes revenue when: (i) finished goods are shipped to its customers (in general, these conditions occur at either point of shipment or point of destination, depending on the terms of sale and transfer of control); (ii) there are no other deliverables or performance obligations; and (iii) there are no further obligations to the customer after the title of the goods has transferred. If the Company receives consideration before achieving the criteria previously mentioned, it records a contract liability, which is classified as a component of deferred income in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The OEM distribution segment had no contract liabilities at March 31, 2024, September 30, 2023 or September 30, 2022.

Discontinued Retail Distribution Segment

The discontinued retail distribution segment sold products primarily through online websites operated by authorized third-party retailers. Revenue is recognized when control (as defined in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”) of the related goods is transferred to the retailer, which generally occurs upon shipment to the end customer. Other than product delivery, the retail distribution segment does not typically have other deliverables or performance obligations associated with its products. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration expected to be received in exchange for the products provided, net of allowances taken by retailers for product returns and any taxes collected from customers that will be remitted to governmental authorities. When the Company receives consideration before achieving the criteria previously mentioned, it records a contract liability, which is classified as a component of deferred income in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The retail distribution segment had no contract liabilities at March 31, 2024, September 30, 2023 or 2022. The results of operations of the retail segment are reported as discontinued operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023. See Note 3.

FORWARD INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Design Segment

The Company applies the “cost to cost” and “right to invoice” methods of revenue recognition to the contracts with customers in the design segment. The design segment typically engages in two types of contracts: (i) time and material and (ii) fixed price. The Company recognizes revenue over time on its time and material contracts utilizing a “right to invoice” method. Revenues from fixed price contracts that require performance of services that are not related to the production of tangible assets are recognized by using cost inputs to measure progress toward the completion of its performance obligations, or the “cost to cost” method. Revenues from fixed price contracts that contain specific deliverables are recognized when the performance obligation has been satisfied or the transfer of goods to the customer has been completed and accepted.

Recognized revenues that will not be billed until a later date, or contract assets, are recorded as an asset and classified as a component of accounts receivable in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The design segment had contract assets of $1,240,000, $976,000 and $609,000 at March 31, 2024, September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022, respectively. Contracts where collections to date have exceeded recognized revenues, or contract liabilities, are recorded as a liability and classified as a component of deferred income in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The design segment had contract liabilities of $229,000, $297,000, and $439,000 at March 31, 2024, September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022, respectively.

Goodwill

The Company reviews goodwill for impairment at least annually, or more often if triggering events occur. The Company has two reporting units with goodwill (the IPS and Kablooe operating segments) and we perform our annual goodwill impairment test on September 30, the end of the fiscal year, or upon the occurrence of a triggering event. The Company has the option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine if an impairment is more likely than not to have occurred. If the Company can support the conclusion that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then the Company would not need to perform a quantitative impairment test for the reporting unit. If the Company cannot support such a conclusion or does not elect to perform the qualitative assessment, then the Company will perform the quantitative assessment by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, no impairment charge is recognized. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, an impairment charge will be recognized for the amount by which the reporting unit’s carrying amount exceeds its fair value. A significant amount of judgment is required in performing goodwill impairment tests including estimating the fair value of a reporting unit. Management evaluated and concluded that there were no indications goodwill was impaired at March 31, 2024.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets include trademarks and customer relationships, which were acquired as part of the acquisitions of IPS in Fiscal 2018 and Kablooe in Fiscal 2020 and are amortized over their estimated useful lives, which are periodically evaluated for reasonableness.

Our intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. In assessing the recoverability of our intangible assets, we must make estimates and assumptions regarding future cash flows and other factors to determine the fair value of the respective assets. These estimates and assumptions could have a significant impact on whether an impairment charge is recognized and the magnitude of any such charge. Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant information. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgments and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates. If these estimates or material related assumptions change in the future, we may be required to record impairment charges related to our intangible assets. Management evaluated and concluded that there were no indications of impairments of intangible assets at March 31, 2024.

FORWARD INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Income Taxes

The Company recognizes future tax benefits and liabilities measured at enacted rates attributable to temporary differences between financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities and to net tax operating loss carryforwards to the extent that realization of these benefits is more likely than not. At March 31, 2024, there was no change to our assessment that a full valuation allowance was required against all net deferred tax assets as it is not probable that such deferred tax assets will be realized. Accordingly, any deferred tax provision or benefit was offset by an equal and opposite change to the valuation allowance. Our income tax provision or benefit is generally not significant due to the existence of significant net operating loss carryforwards.

Fair Value Measurements

We perform fair value measurements in accordance with the guidance provided by ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurement.” ASC 820 defines fair value as 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. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required to be recorded at their fair values, we consider the principal or most advantageous market in which we would transact and consider assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the assets or liabilities, such as inherent risk, transfer restrictions, and risk of nonperformance.

ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. An asset's or liability's categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. ASC 820 establishes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1: quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 2: inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities; or

Level 3: unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair values of the assets or liabilities.

Leases

Lease assets and liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term, using the Company’s incremental borrowing rate commensurate with the lease term, since the Company’s lessors do not provide an implicit rate, nor is one readily available. The Company has certain leases that may include an option to renew and when it is reasonably probable to exercise such option, the Company will include the renewal option terms in determining the lease asset and lease liability. Lease assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Operating lease assets are shown as right of use assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The current and long-term portions of operating lease liabilities are shown separately as such on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures,” which requires expanded segment reporting and is effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the effects of this pronouncement on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

In November 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-11, “Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses.” ASU 2019-11 is an accounting pronouncement that provides clarity to and amends earlier guidance on this topic and would be effective concurrently with the adoption of such earlier guidance. This pronouncement is effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 with no material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 3

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

Considering the recurring losses incurred by the retail segment, in July 2023, the Company decided to cease operations of its retail distribution segment (“Retail Exit”). The primary assets of the retail segment are inventory and accounts receivable. The Company expects to sell, liquidate, or otherwise dispose of remaining retail inventory by June 30, 2024, and to collect remaining retail accounts receivable by the end of Fiscal 2024. After this time, we expect to have no further significant continuing involvement with the retail distribution segment. The Retail Exit is considered a strategic shift that will have a significant impact on the Company’s operations and financial results. The inventory of the retail segment meets the criteria to be considered “held-for-sale” in accordance with ASC 205-20, “Discontinued Operations.” Accordingly, the retail inventory is classified on our condensed consolidated balance sheets as “discontinued assets held for sale” at March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, and the results of operations for the retail segment have been classified as “Discontinued Operations” on the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023. The condensed consolidated balance sheets and results of operations for comparable prior periods have been reclassified to conform to this presentation in accordance with the accounting guidance.

The total amount related to the discontinued retail segment included in Due to Forward China on the condensed consolidated balance sheets was approximately $698,000 and $1,002,000 at March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively.

The following table presents the major classes of the “Income / loss from discontinued operations, net of tax” in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Schedule of discontinued operations
	For the Three Months Ended March 31,						For the Six Months Ended March 31,
	2024			2023			2024		2023

Revenues, net	$	92,000		$	919,000		$	757,000	$	1,976,000
Cost of sales		(2,000	)		1,332,000			468,000		2,436,000
Gross profit		94,000			(413,000	)		289,000		(460,000	)

Sales and marketing expenses		78,000			323,000			223,000		602,000
General and administrative expenses		23,000			16,000			46,000		29,000

(Loss) / income from discontinued operations before income taxes		(7,000	)		(752,000	)		20,000		(1,091,000	)
Provision for income taxes		–			–			–		–
(Loss) / income from discontinued operations	$	(7,000	)	$	(752,000	)	$	20,000	$	(1,091,000	)

At March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, discontinued assets held for sale of $0 and $508,000, respectively, consist of the net inventory of the retail segment. These numbers include an allowance of $262,000 and $1,464,000, respectively to reduce excess or otherwise unsellable inventory to its estimated net realizable value.

There was no depreciation, amortization, investing or financing cash flow activities, or other significant noncash operating cash flow activities for the retail segment in the three and six months ended March 31, 2024 or 2023.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 4

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL

Intangible Assets

The Company’s intangible assets consist of the following:

Schedule of intangible assets
	March 31, 2024									September 30, 2023
	Trademarks			Customer Relationships			Total Intangible Assets			Trademarks			Customer Relationships			Total Intangible Assets

Gross carrying amount	$	585,000		$	1,390,000		$	1,975,000		$	585,000		$	1,390,000		$	1,975,000
Less accumulated amortization		(223,000	)		(966,000	)		(1,189,000	)		(203,000	)		(879,000	)		(1,082,000	)
Net carrying amount	$	362,000		$	424,000		$	786,000		$	382,000		$	511,000		$	893,000

The Company’s intangible assets resulted from the acquisitions of Kablooe and IPS in Fiscal 2020 and Fiscal 2018, respectively, and relate to the design segment of our business. Intangible assets are amortized over their expected useful lives of 15 years for the trademarks and eight years for the customer relationships. Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $53,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, and $106,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, which is included in general and administrative expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

At March 31, 2024, estimated amortization expense for the Company’s intangible assets is as follows:


Remainder of Fiscal 2024	$	106,000
Fiscal 2025		213,000
Fiscal 2026		121,000
Fiscal 2027		82,000
Fiscal 2028		78,000
Fiscal 2029		39,000
Thereafter		147,000
Total	$	786,000

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits of assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified or separately recognized. The Company’s goodwill resulted from the acquisitions of Kablooe and IPS in Fiscal 2020 and Fiscal 2018, respectively. The goodwill associated with the IPS acquisition is not deductible for tax purposes, but the goodwill associated with the Kablooe acquisition is deductible for tax purposes. All of the Company’s goodwill is held under the design segment of our business.

NOTE 5

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The acquisition of Kablooe provides annual contingent earnout payments based on their results of operations through August 2025. The fair value of the earnout liability is measured on a recurring basis at each reporting date using a Black-Scholes valuation model with inputs categorized within level three of the fair value hierarchy. During the three and six months ended December 31, 2022, the Company reduced this liability from $70,000 to $30,000 based on changes to the expected likelihood of Kablooe reaching the specified earnings targets. In September 2023, the Company further reduced this liability from $30,000 to $0 due to the low likelihood of Kablooe reaching the specified earnings target. The fair value of this earnout liability remained $0 at March 31, 2024. The resulting gains have been recorded as a component of other income on the condensed consolidated statement of operations.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 6

SEGMENTS AND CONCENTRATIONS

As a result of discontinuing the retail segment (see Note 3), the Company now has two reportable segments: OEM distribution and design. The results of the retail segment are classified as discontinued operations as discussed in Note 3. Segment information presented herein excludes the results of the retail segment for all periods presented.

Our chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) regularly reviews revenue and operating income for each segment to assess financial results and allocate resources. For our OEM distribution segment, we exclude general and administrative and general corporate expenses from its measure of profitability as these expenses are not allocated to the segments and therefore not included in the measure of profitability used by the CODM. For the design segment, general and administrative expenses directly attributable to that segment are included in its measure of profitability as these expenses are included in the measure of its profitability reviewed by the CODM. We do not include intercompany activity in our segment results shown below to be consistent with the information that is presented to the CODM. Segment assets consist of accounts receivable and inventory, which are regularly reviewed by the CODM, as well as goodwill and intangible assets resulting from design segment acquisitions.

Information by segment and related reconciliations are shown in tables below:


	For the Three Months Ended March 31,						For the Six Months Ended March 31,
	2024			2023			2024			2023
Revenues:
OEM distribution	$	2,759,000		$	4,057,000		$	4,769,000		$	8,434,000
Design		5,071,000			5,682,000			10,213,000			11,057,000
Total segment revenues	$	7,830,000		$	9,739,000		$	14,982,000		$	19,491,000

Operating income/(loss):
OEM distribution	$	113,000		$	28,000		$	154,000		$	140,000
Design		(57,000	)		531,000			209,000			964,000
Total segment operating income		56,000			559,000			363,000			1,104,000
General corporate expenses		(596,000	)		(651,000	)		(1,283,000	)		(1,324,000	)
Operating loss from continuing operations before income taxes		(540,000	)		(92,000	)		(920,000	)		(220,000	)
Other expense/(income), net		6,000			27,000			7,000			(10,000	)
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	$	(546,000	)	$	(119,000	)	$	(927,000	)	$	(210,000	)

Depreciation and amortization:
OEM distribution	$	2,000		$	1,000		$	3,000		$	2,000
Design		83,000			78,000			163,000			154,000
Total depreciation and amortization	$	85,000		$	79,000		$	166,000		$	156,000

Schedule of segment assets
	March 31, 2024		September 30, 2023
Segment Assets:
OEM distribution	$	2,587,000	$	2,478,000
Design		6,701,000		6,721,000
Total segment assets		9,288,000		9,199,000
General corporate assets		5,852,000		6,924,000
Discontinued assets held for sale		–		508,000
Other assets of discontinued retail segment		51,000		755,000
Total assets	$	15,191,000	$	17,386,000

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Company had certain customers in the OEM distribution segment whose individual percentage of the Company’s consolidated revenues was 10% or greater. Revenues from one customer or their affiliates or contract manufacturers represented 13.9% of the Company’s consolidated net revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023. Revenues from one customer or their affiliates or contract manufacturers represented 11.4% of the Company’s consolidated net revenues for the six months ended March 31, 2024 and revenues from two customers or their affiliates or contract manufacturers represented 24.9% of the Company’s consolidated net revenues for the six months ended March 31, 2023.

For the three and six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company had one customer in the design segment whose individual percentage of the Company’s consolidated revenues was 10% or greater. Revenues from this customer represented 27.6% and 26.3% of the Company’s consolidated net revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Revenues from this customer represented 27.6% and 21.1% of the Company’s consolidated net revenues for the six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

At March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, the Company had customers in the OEM distribution segment whose accounts receivable balance accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s consolidated accounts receivable. One customer or its affiliate or contract manufacturer represented 14% and 12.0% of the Company’s consolidated accounts receivable at March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively.

At March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, the Company had one customer in the design segment whose accounts receivable balance accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s consolidated accounts receivable. Accounts receivable from this customer represented 26.7% and 31.1%, respectively, of the Company’s consolidated accounts receivable at March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023.

In March 2023, the Company’s contract with one of its major diabetic customers in the OEM distribution segment expired. Due to increased pricing pressures, the Company did not extend its contract with this customer. Revenue from this customer approximated 14.0% of our consolidated net revenues for the three and six months ended March 31, 2023. The Company expects the loss of this customer to continue to cause a significant decline in OEM distribution segment revenues in future periods.

NOTE 7

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Stock Options

On October 1, 2023, the Company granted options to three of its non-employee directors to purchase an aggregate of 332,409 shares of its common stock at an exercise price of $0.76 per share. The options vest one year from the date of grant, expire five years from the date of the grant and 110,803 were forfeited prior to vesting. The options have a weighted average grant-date fair value of $0.36 per share and an aggregate grant-date fair value of $120,000, which will be recognized, net of forfeitures, ratably over the vesting period. No options were granted during the three and six months ended March 31, 2023. There were no options exercised during the three and six months ended March 31, 2024 or 2023.

The Company recognized compensation expense for stock option awards of $10,000 and $15,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $61,000 and $39,000 during the six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, which was recorded as a component of general and administrative expenses in its condensed consolidated statements of operations. At March 31, 2024, there was $41,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock option awards that is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.5 years.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Nasdaq

On July 31, 2023, the Company was notified by Nasdaq that it was not compliant with its closing bid price requirement because the closing bid price of our common stock was below $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive trading days. The Company had 180 days, or until January 29, 2024, to regain compliance with this requirement. On January 30, 2024, we were notified by Nasdaq that based on our continued non-compliance with this requirement, it had determined that the Company’s common stock would be scheduled for delisting from Nasdaq. On February 6, 2024, the Company requested a hearing on this matter with the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (“Panel”), which was held on April 9, 2024. This request stayed any trading suspension or delisting of the Company’s common stock until the completion of the hearings process.

On February 22, 2024, the Company was notified by Nasdaq that its shareholders’ equity of $2,312,852 as reported in its Form 10-Q for the period ended December 31, 2023 fell below the $2,500,000 minimum required for continued listing and that the Panel would consider this additional deficiency at the April 9^th hearing.

At the hearing, the Company presented a plan of action to meet compliance with both bid price and shareholders’ equity (our “Compliance Plan”). On April 19, 2024, the Company was notified by the Panel that its request for an extension was granted. The Company has until July 9, 2024 to become compliant with both bid price and shareholders’ equity. We can provide no assurance that we will regain compliance by July 9, 2024.

In order to meet the shareholders’ equity requirement, the Company is in negotiations with Forward China to convert a portion of the accounts payable due to them from the purchase of product into equity. We can provide no assurance that these negotiations will be successful.

Reverse Stock Split

On February 6, 2024, the Company's shareholders approved an amendment to our Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Amendment”) to effect a reverse stock split at a ratio in the range of 1-for-2 to 1-for-3, with such ratio to be determined at the discretion of the Company's board of directors and with such reverse stock split to be effected at such time and date, if at all, as determined by the Company's board of directors in its sole discretion. Due to the decline in its stock price since February 6, 2024, the Company does not believe the ratio approved in February will be significant enough to maintain long term compliance with Nasdaq’s bid price requirement. The Company is therefore currently seeking shareholder approval at a special meeting on June 10, 2024 to increase the range of the reverse stock split from 1-for-3 to 1-for-10, which if approved, would void the ratio approved by shareholders on February 6, 2024. If shareholder approval is obtained, the Company’s board of directors intends to determine whether to proceed with the reverse stock split, the effective time and ratio of the reverse stock split at a future date. We can provide no assurances that it will be approved by shareholders or implemented by the board of directors or that it will result in our stock price increasing to meet the bid price requirement for a period sufficient to regain compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 8

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share data for each period presented is computed using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during each such period. Diluted earnings per share data is computed using the weighted average number of common and dilutive common equivalent shares outstanding during each period. Dilutive common-equivalent shares consist of shares that would be issued upon the exercise of stock options and warrants, computed using the treasury stock method. A reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows:


	For the Three Months Ended						For the Six Months Ended
	March 31,						March 31,
	2024			2023			2024			2023
Numerator:
Loss from continuing operations	$	(546,000	)	$	(119,000	)	$	(927,000	)	$	(210,000	)
(Loss) / income from discontinued operations, net of tax		(7,000	)		(752,000	)		20,000			(1,091,000	)
Net loss	$	(553,000	)	$	(871,000	)	$	(907,000	)	$	(1,301,000	)

Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding		10,061,000			10,061,000			10,061,000			10,061,000
Dilutive common share equivalents		–			–			–			–
Weighted average dilutive shares outstanding		10,061,000			10,061,000			10,061,000			10,061,000

Basic (loss)/earnings per share :
Basic loss per share from continuing operations	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.02	)
Basic (loss)/earnings per share from discontinued operations		(0.00	)		(0.07	)		0.00			(0.11	)
Basic loss per share	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.13	)

Diluted (loss)/earnings per share:
Diluted loss per share from continuing operations	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.02	)
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share from discontinued operations		(0.00	)		(0.07	)		0.00			(0.11	)
Diluted loss per share	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.13	)

The following securities were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share in each period because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive:

Schedule of anti-dilutive shares
	For the Three Months Ended March 31,				For the Six Months Ended March 31,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Options		974,000		1,040,000		974,000		1,040,000
Warrants		75,000		151,000		75,000		151,000
Total potentially dilutive shares		1,049,000		1,191,000		1,049,000		1,191,000

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 9

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Buying Agency and Supply Agreement

The Company has a Buying Agency and Supply Agreement (the “Supply Agreement”) with Forward China. The Supply Agreement provides that, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein, Forward China will act as the Company’s exclusive buying agent and supplier of Products (as defined in the Supply Agreement) in the Asia-Pacific region. The Company purchases products at Forward China’s cost and through March 2023 paid Forward China a monthly service fee equal to the sum of (i) $100,000, and (ii) 4% of “Adjusted Gross Profit”, which is defined as the selling price less the cost from Forward China. Considering the loss of a significant OEM distribution customer (see Note 6), effective April 1, 2023, the Company and Forward China agreed to reduce the fixed portion of the sourcing fee from $100,000 to $83,333 per month for the remaining term of the Supply Agreement, which expired in October 2023. Effective October 2023, the Company and Forward China entered into a new sourcing agreement under which the fixed portion of the sourcing fee was further reduced to $65,833 per month. Other terms in the agreement are substantially the same as the prior agreement. The new sourcing agreement expires October 31, 2024. The Company recorded service fees to Forward China of $219,000 and $349,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $453,000 and $694,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, which are included as a component of cost of sales upon sales of the related products. The Company had purchases from Forward China during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 of approximately $2,007,000 and $3,191,000, respectively, and $3,523,000 and $7,796,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

In order to preserve the Company’s current and future liquidity, in November 2023, the Company and Forward China entered into an agreement whereby Forward China agreed to limit the amount of outstanding payables it would seek to collect from the Company to $500,000 in any 12-month period, which the Company agreed to pay within 30 days of any such request. This agreement pertains only to payables that were outstanding at October 30, 2023 of approximately $7,365,000. Purchases from Forward China made after October 30, 2023 are not covered by this agreement and are expected to be paid according to normal payment terms. At March 31, 2024, the remaining balance covered by this agreement was approximately $7,162,000.

Promissory Note

On January 18, 2018, the Company issued a $1,600,000 unsecured promissory note payable to Forward China to fund the acquisition of IPS. The promissory note bears an interest rate of 8% per annum and had an original maturity date of January 18, 2019. Monthly interest payments commenced on February 18, 2018, with the principal due at maturity. The Company incurred and paid interest associated with this note of $17,000 and $26,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $36,000 and $54,000 in the six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The maturity date of this note was extended to December 31, 2024. The maturity date of this note has been extended on several occasions to assist the Company with liquidity. The Company made principal payments of $350,000 and $100,000 on this note during the six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and this note has a remaining balance of $750,000 at March 31, 2024.

Other Related Party Activity

In October 2020, the Company’s retail division began selling smart-enabled furniture, which is sourced by Forward China and sold in the U.S. under the Koble brand name. The Koble brand is owned by The Justwise Group Ltd. (“Justwise”), a company owned by Terence Wise, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Company. The Company recognized revenues from the sale of Koble products of $104,000 and $543,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $376,000 and $1,041,000 in the six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Due to the Retail Exit, these revenues are included in the income / (loss) from discontinued operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023. The Company had an agreement with Justwise, under which (i) Justwise performed design, marketing and inventory management services related to the Koble products sold by the Company and (ii) the Company was granted a license to sell Koble products. In exchange for such services, the Company paid Justwise $10,000 per month plus 1% of the cost of Koble products purchased from Forward China. This agreement existed on a month-to-month basis until November 30, 2023. The Company incurred costs under this agreement of $0 and $20,000 for the three and six months ended March 31, 2024, respectively. The Company incurred costs of $33,000 and $65,000 under this agreement for the three and six months ended March 31, 2023, respectively. Due to the Retail Exit, these costs are included in the income / (loss) from discontinued operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023. The Company had accounts payable to Justwise of $0 and $10,000 at March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Company recorded revenue from a customer whose principal owner is an immediate family member of Jenny P. Yu, a large shareholder of the Company and managing director of Forward China. The Company recognized revenue from this customer of $198,000 and $251,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $318,000 and $385,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company had no accounts receivable from this customer at March 31, 2024 or September 30, 2023.

The Company recorded revenue from a customer who employs an immediate family member of a former member of our Audit, Governance and Compensation committees of our Board of Directors. The Company recognized revenue from this customer of $23,000 and $38,000 for the three and six months ended March 31, 2024, respectively and no revenue was recognized for the three and six months ended March 31, 2023. The Company had accounts receivable from this customer of $17,000 and $0 at March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively.

NOTE 10

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

From time to time, the Company may become a party to legal actions or proceedings in the ordinary course of its business. At March 31, 2024, and through the date of this filing, there were no such actions or proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, that, if decided adversely to the Company’s interests, the Company believes would be material to its business.

NOTE 11

LINE OF CREDIT

The Company, specifically IPS, has a $1,300,000 revolving line of credit with a bank which was renewed in March 2023. The line of credit is guaranteed by the Company and is secured by all of IPS’ assets. The interest rate on the line of credit is 0.75% above The Wall Street Journal prime rate. The effective interest rate was 9.25% at March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023. At March 31, 2024, the Company had $1,300,000 available under the line of credit, which has a maturity date of May 31, 2024 and will not be renewed.

NOTE 12

LEASES

The Company’s operating leases are primarily for corporate, engineering, and administrative office space. Cash paid for amounts included in operating lease liabilities for the six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, which have been included in cash flows from operating activities, was $294,000 and $286,000, respectively. Details of operating lease expense are as follows:

Schedule of operating lease expense
	For the Three Months Ended March 31,				For the Six Months Ended March 31,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Operating lease expense included in:
Sales and marketing expense	$	4,000	$	2,000	$	7,000	$	3,000
General and administrative expense		151,000		162,000		302,000		309,000
Total	$	155,000	$	164,000	$	309,000	$	312,000

At March 31, 2024, the Company’s operating leases had a weighted average remaining lease term of 7.2 years and a weighted average discount rate of 5.7%.

At March 31, 2024, future minimum payments under non-cancellable operating leases were as follows:


Remainder of Fiscal 2024	$	298,000
Fiscal 2025		556,000
Fiscal 2026		510,000
Fiscal 2027		419,000
Fiscal 2028		428,000
Thereafter		1,551,000
Total future minimum lease payments		3,762,000
Less imputed interest		(715,000	)
Present value of lease liabilities		3,047,000
Less current portion of lease liabilities		(423,000	)
Long-term portion of lease liabilities	$	2,624,000

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 13

ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities at March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023 are as follows:


	March 31,		September 30,
	2024		2023
Accrued commissions/bonuses	$	69,000	$	872,000
Paid time off		302,000		285,000
Other		189,000		201,000
Total	$	560,000	$	1,358,000

ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, and the notes thereto, and other financial information appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023. The following discussion and analysis compares our condensed consolidated results of operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2024 (the “2024 Quarter” and “2024 Period”, respectively) with those for the three and six months ended March 31, 2023 (the “2023 Quarter” and “2023 Period”, respectively). All dollar amounts and percentages presented herein have been rounded to approximate values.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains “forward-looking statements”, as such term is used within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, among other things, statements regarding our liquidity, plans on repaying outstanding debt obligations, our beliefs and our plans regarding gaining Nasdaq compliance, as well as other statements regarding our future operations, financial condition and prospects, and business strategies. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "projects," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause our actual results to differ materially and adversely from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. These risks include the inability to expand our customer base, loss of additional customers, pricing pressures, lack of success of our sales people, failure to develop products at a profit, continued supply chain issues, a significant decrease in our stock price upon effectuating a reverse stock split, inability to regain or maintain compliance with Nasdaq listing standards, inability of our design division’s customers to pay for our services, unanticipated issues with our affiliated sourcing agent, issues at Chinese factories that source our products, and failure to obtain acceptance of our products. No assurance can be given that the actual results will be consistent with the forward-looking statements. Investors should read carefully the factors described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s filings with the SEC, including the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2023 for information regarding risk factors that could affect the Company’s results. We undertake no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

Business Overview

Forward Industries, Inc. is a global design, sourcing and distribution company serving top tier medical and technology customers worldwide.

The Company’s design division provides hardware and software product design and engineering services to customers predominantly located in the U.S. The Company’s original equipment manufacturing (“OEM”) distribution division sources and sells carrying cases and other accessories for medical monitoring and diagnostic kits as well as a variety of other portable electronic and non-electronic devices to OEMs, or their contract manufacturers worldwide, that either package our products as accessories “in box” together with their branded product offerings or sell them through their retail distribution channels. The Company does not manufacture any of its OEM products and sources substantially all of these products from independent suppliers in China, through Forward Industries Asia-Pacific Corporation, a British Virgin Islands corporation (“Forward China”). Forward China is owned by our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.

Discontinued Operations

Considering the recurring losses incurred by the retail distribution segment, in July 2023, the Company decided to cease operations of our retail distribution segment (“Retail Exit”) and we are presenting the results of operations for this segment within discontinued operations in the current and prior periods presented herein. The discontinuation of the retail segment represents a strategic shift in the Company’s business. The primary assets of the retail segment are inventory and accounts receivable. The Company expects to sell, liquidate, or otherwise dispose of remaining retail inventory by June 30, 2024, and to collect remaining retail accounts receivable by the end of fiscal 2024. After this time, we expect to have no further significant continuing involvement with the retail distribution segment. The inventory of the retail segment is presented as discontinued assets held for sale on the balance sheets at March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023 and the results of operations for the retail segment have been classified as discontinued operations on the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.

COVID-19

On May 11, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared the end of the Public Health Emergency for COVID-19; however, the effects of COVID-19 continue to linger throughout the global economy and our businesses. Though the severity of COVID-19 has subsided, new variants, or the outbreak of a new pathogen, could interrupt business, cause renewed labor and supply chain disruptions, and negatively impact the global and US economy, which could materially and adversely impact our businesses.

Variability of Revenues and Results of Operations

A significant portion of our revenue is concentrated with several large customers, some of which are the same and some of which change over time. Orders from some of these customers can be highly variable, with short lead times, which can cause our quarterly revenues, and consequently our results of operations, to vary over a relatively short period of time.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

We discussed the material accounting policies that are critical in making the estimates and judgments in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, under the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates”. There has been no material change in critical accounting policies or estimates during the period covered by this report.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

For information on recent accounting pronouncements and impacts, see Note 2 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 COMPARED TO THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023

Consolidated Results

The table below summarizes our consolidated results from continuing operations for the 2024 Quarter as compared to the 2023 Quarter:

	Consolidated Results of Operations
	2024 Quarter			2023 Quarter			Change ($)			Change (%)
Revenues, net	$	7,830,000		$	9,739,000		$	(1,909,000	)		(19.6%	)
Cost of sales		6,222,000			7,814,000			(1,592,000	)		(20.4%	)
Gross profit		1,608,000			1,925,000			(317,000	)		(16.5%	)
Sales and marketing expenses		371,000			450,000			(79,000	)		(17.6%	)
General and administrative expenses		1,777,000			1,567,000			210,000			13.4%
Loss from operations		(540,000	)		(92,000	)		(448,000	)		487.0%
Other (income)/expense, net		6,000			27,000			(21,000	)		(77.8%	)
Provision for income taxes		–			–			–			–
Loss from continuing operations	$	(546,000	)	$	(119,000	)	$	(427,000	)		358.8%

The discussion that follows below provides further details about our results from continuing operations for the 2024 Quarter as compared to the 2023 Quarter.

Net revenues declined significantly in the OEM distribution segment and, to a lesser extent, in the design segment.

Our design segment gross profit decreased while our OEM gross profit remained essentially flat. Our gross margin increased from 19.8% in the 2023 Quarter to 20.5% in the 2024 Quarter, primarily driven by a change in the mix of our OEM distribution segment revenue and a reduction in our sourcing fee with Forward China, partially offset by lower utilization rates in our design segment.

Sales and marketing expenses decreased primarily due to staff reduction in our OEM distribution segment and remained essentially flat as a percentage of revenues.

General and administrative expenses increased in the 2024 Quarter, primarily due to a credit loss recovery in the 2023 Quarter that did not recur in the 2024 Quarter, slightly offset by a decline in corporate expenses. Management continues to monitor the various components of general and administrative expenses and how these costs are affected by inflationary and other factors. We intend to adjust these costs as needed based on the overall needs of the business.

We recorded net other expense of $6,000 in the 2024 Quarter compared to $27,000 in the 2023 Quarter. The variance is due to an increase in interest income from interest bearing deposits in the 2024 Quarter and a decrease in interest expense resulting from a reduction in the amount of debt outstanding.

We generated a loss from continuing operations of $546,000 and $119,000 in the 2024 Quarter and 2023 Quarter, respectively. We maintain significant net operating loss carryforwards and do not recognize a significant income tax expense or benefit as our deferred tax provision is typically offset by a full valuation allowance on our net deferred tax asset.

Consolidated basic and diluted loss per share from continuing operations were $0.05 and $0.01 for the 2024 Quarter and the 2023 Quarter, respectively.

Segment Results

The discussion that follows below provides further details about the results of operations for each segment as compared to the prior year quarter.

	Segment Results of Operations
	OEM Distribution			Design			Corporate Expenses			Consolidated
2024 Quarter revenues	$	2,759,000		$	5,071,000		$	–		$	7,830,000
2023 Quarter revenues		4,057,000			5,682,000			–			9,739,000
Change	$	(1,298,000	)	$	(611,000	)	$	–		$	(1,909,000	)

2024 Quarter operating income/(loss)	$	113,000		$	(57,000	)	$	(596,000	)	$	(540,000	)
2023 Quarter operating income/(loss)		28,000			531,000			(651,000	)		(92,000	)
Change	$	85,000		$	(588,000	)	$	55,000		$	(448,000	)

OEM Distribution Segment

Net revenues in the OEM distribution segment decreased primarily from the loss of one major diabetic customer in March 2023. Due to increased pricing pressures, we did not extend our contract with this customer. Revenue from this customer represented 13.9% of our consolidated net revenues in the 2023 Quarter. We expect the loss of this customer to continue to cause a significant decline in OEM distribution segment revenues in future periods. As consumer demand increases for diabetic testing products which require no carrying case, we expect diabetic product sales to continue to represent a smaller portion of our OEM distribution revenue.

The following tables set forth revenues by product line of our OEM distribution segment customers for the periods indicated:

		OEM Revenues by Product Line
	2024 Period		2023 Period		Change ($)			Change (%)
Diabetic products	$	1,972,000	$	3,374,000	$	(1,402,000	)		(41.6%	)
Other products		787,000		683,000		104,000			15.2%
Total net revenues	$	2,759,000	$	4,057,000	$	(1,298,000	)		(32.0%	)

Diabetic Product Revenues

Our OEM distribution segment sources to the order of, and sells carrying cases for, blood glucose diagnostic kits directly to OEMs (or their contract manufacturers). The OEM customer or its contract manufacturer packages our carry cases “in box” as a custom accessory for the OEM’s blood glucose testing and monitoring kits or, to a lesser extent, sells them through their retail distribution channels.

Revenues from diabetic products decreased primarily due to the loss of one of our major diabetic customers whose contract expired, lower volumes in the 2024 Quarter and the loss of one product to a competitor. As mentioned above, management believes that revenues from diabetic customers will decline in future periods. Revenues from diabetic products represented 71% of net revenues for the OEM distribution segment in the 2024 Quarter compared to 83% in the 2023 Quarter.

Other Product Revenues

Our OEM distribution segment also sources and sells cases and protective solutions for a diverse array of portable electronic and non-electronic products (such as sporting and recreational products, bar code scanners, GPS devices, tablets and firearms) on a made-to-order basis that are customized to fit the products sold by our OEM customers.

Revenues from other products increased due to new customers and higher sales volume with several existing customers, partially offset by reduced demand from other customers. We will continue to focus on our sales and sales support teams in our continued efforts to expand and diversify our other products customer base.

Operating Income

Operating income for the OEM distribution segment increased and operating income margin increased from 0.7% in the 2023 Quarter to 4.1% in the 2024 Quarter, driven by a change in the mix of revenue and lower sales and marketing expenses.

Considering the loss of a significant diabetic customer, management reduced its OEM distribution segment sales and marketing personnel in March 2023 and reduced its sourcing fee with Forward China. Effective April 1, 2023, the Company and Forward China agreed to reduce the fixed portion of the sourcing fee from $100,000 to $83,333 per month for the remaining term of the sourcing agreement. The Company and Forward China signed a new Supply Agreement effective October 2023, which further reduced the fixed portion of the sourcing fee to $65,833 per month. See Note 9 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for more information on the sourcing agreement with Forward China.

Design Segment

The decrease in net revenues in the design segment was driven by declines in revenues from certain prior year customers, a decrease in volume of work and projects with continuing customers, partially offset by projects from new customers.

Operating income for the design segment decreased and operating income margin decreased from 9.3% in the 2023 Quarter to (1.1%) in 2024 Quarter. This decrease was driven by lower utilization rates in the 2024 Quarter and credit loss recoveries in the 2023 Quarter that did not recur in the 2024 Quarter.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 COMPARED TO THE SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023

Consolidated Results

The table below summarizes our consolidated results from continuing operations for the 2024 Period as compared to the 2023 Period:

	Consolidated Results of Operations
	2024 Period			2023 Period			Change ($)			Change (%)
Revenues, net	$	14,982,000		$	19,491,000		$	(4,509,000	)		(23.1%	)
Cost of sales		11,732,000			15,600,000			(3,868,000	)		(24.8%	)
Gross profit		3,250,000			3,891,000			(641,000	)		(16.5%	)
Sales and marketing expenses		740,000			862,000			(122,000	)		(14.2%	)
General and administrative expenses		3,430,000			3,249,000			181,000			5.6%
Loss from operations		(920,000	)		(220,000	)		(700,000	)		318.2%
Other (income)/expense, net		7,000			(10,000	)		17,000			(170.0%	)
Provision for income taxes		–			–			–			–
Loss from continuing operations	$	(927,000	)	$	(210,000	)	$	(717,000	)		341.4%

The discussion that follows below provides further details about our results from continuing operations for the 2024 Period as compared to the 2023 Period.

Net revenues declined significantly in the OEM distribution segment and, to a lesser extent, in the design segment.

Our gross profit decreased across both segments, but our gross margin increased from 20.0% in the 2023 Period to 21.7% in the 2024 Period driven by a change in the mix of our OEM distribution segment revenue and a reduction in our sourcing fee with Forward China, partially offset by lower utilization rates in our design segment.

Sales and marketing expenses decreased primarily due to staff reduction in our OEM distribution segment. Sales and marketing as a percentage of revenues increased from 4.4% in the 2023 Period to 4.9% in the 2024 Period.

General and administrative expenses increased in the 2024 Period, primarily related to a credit loss recovery in the 2023 Period that did not recur in the 2024 Period, offset by a slight decrease in corporate expenses. Management continues to monitor the various components of general and administrative expenses and how these costs are affected by inflationary and other factors. We intend to adjust these costs as needed based on the overall needs of the business.

We recorded net other expense of $7,000 in the 2024 Period compared to net other income of $10,000 in the 2023 Period. The variance is due to fair value adjustments of $40,000 in the 2023 Period to reduce to the fair value of the earnout consideration related to the Kablooe acquisition, $18,000 of net duty drawback income received in the 2023 Period, offset by an increase in interest income from interest bearing deposits in the 2024 Period and a decrease in interest expense resulting from a reduction in the amount of debt outstanding.

We generated a loss from continuing operations of $927,000 and $210,000 in the 2024 Period and 2023 Period, respectively. We maintain significant net operating loss carryforwards and do not recognize a significant income tax expense or benefit as our deferred tax provision is typically offset by a full valuation allowance on our net deferred tax asset.

Consolidated basic and diluted loss per share from continuing operations were $0.09 and $0.02 for the 2024 Period and the 2023 Period, respectively.

Segment Results

The discussion that follows below provides further details about the results of operations for each segment as compared to the prior year Period.

	Segment Results of Operations
	OEM Distribution			Design			Corporate Expenses			Consolidated
2024 Period revenues	$	4,769,000		$	10,213,000		$	–		$	14,982,000
2023 Period revenues		8,434,000			11,057,000			–			19,491,000
Change	$	(3,665,000	)	$	(844,000	)	$	–		$	(4,509,000	)

2024 Period operating income/(loss)	$	154,000		$	209,000		$	(1,283,000	)	$	(920,000	)
2023 Period operating income/(loss)		140,000			964,000			(1,324,000	)		(220,000	)
Change	$	14,000		$	(755,000	)	$	41,000		$	(700,000	)

OEM Distribution Segment

Net revenues in the OEM distribution segment decreased primarily from the loss of one major diabetic customer in March 2023. In March 2023, a contract with one of our major diabetic customers expired. Due to increased pricing pressures, we did not extend our contract with this customer. Revenue from this customer represented 13.7% of our consolidated net revenues in the 2023 Period. We expect the loss of this customer to continue to cause a significant decline in OEM distribution segment revenues in future periods. As consumer demand increases for diabetic testing products which require no carrying case, we expect diabetic product sales to continue to represent a smaller portion of our OEM distribution revenue.

The following tables set forth revenues by product line of our OEM distribution segment customers for the periods indicated:

	OEM Revenues by Product Line
	2024 Period		2023 Period		Change ($)			Change (%)
Diabetic products	$	3,396,000	$	7,359,000	$	(3,963,000	)		(53.9%	)
Other products		1,373,000		1,075,000		298,000			27.7%
Total net revenues	$	4,769,000	$	8,434,000	$	(3,665,000	)		(43.5%	)

Diabetic Product Revenues

Revenues from diabetic products decreased primarily due to the loss of one of our major diabetic customers whose contract expired, lower volumes in the 2024 Period and the loss of one product to a competitor. As mentioned above, management believes that revenues from diabetic customers will decline in future periods. Revenues from diabetic products represented 71% of net revenues for the OEM distribution segment in the 2024 Period compared to 87% in the 2023 Period.

Other Product Revenues

Operating Income

Operating income for the OEM distribution segment increased and operating income margin increased from 1.7% in the 2023 Period to 3.2% in the 2024 Period, driven by a change in the mix of revenue and lower sales and marketing expenses.

Design Segment

Operating income for the design segment decreased and operating income margin decreased from 8.7% in the 2023 Period to 2.0% in 2024 Period. This decrease was driven by lower utilization rates in the 2024 Period and credit loss recoveries in the 2023 Period that did not recur in the 2024 Period, partially offset by lower payroll costs and increased billing rates on some projects.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our primary source of liquidity is our operations. The primary demand on our working capital has historically been (i) operating losses, (ii) repayment of debt obligations, and (iii) any increases in accounts receivable and inventories arising in the ordinary course of business. Historically, our sources of liquidity have been adequate to satisfy working capital requirements arising in the ordinary course of business. At March 31, 2024, our working capital deficit, which excludes discontinued assets held for sale, was $1,286,000 compared to working capital of $26,000 at September 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the Forward China promissory note of $750,000, which matures on December 31, 2024 and is now included in current liabilities, lower cash and accounts receivable balances, and an increase in payables due Forward China. At April 30, 2024, we had approximately $2,600,000 cash on hand.

Forward China, our largest vendor and an entity owned by our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, holds a $1,600,000 promissory note (the “FC Note”) issued by us which matures on December 31, 2024 (see Note 9 to the condensed consolidated financial statements). The balance of the FC Note was reduced to $750,000 after we made principal payments of $850,000 through March 31, 2024. Although the FC Note has been extended on multiple occasions to assist us with our liquidity position, we plan on funding the repayment at maturity using existing cash balances and/or obtaining additional extensions as deemed necessary. Additionally, Forward China has extended payment terms on our outstanding payables due to them when necessary. At March 31, 2024, our accounts payable due to Forward China was approximately $8,688,000. In order to preserve our current and future liquidity, Forward China agreed to limit the amount of outstanding payables it would seek to collect from us to $500,000 in any 12-month period, which we agreed to pay within 30 days of any such request. This agreement pertains only to payables that were outstanding at October 30, 2023 of $7,365,000. Purchases from Forward China made after October 30, 2023, are not covered by this agreement and are expected to be paid according to normal payment terms. We can provide no assurance that (i) Forward China will extend the FC Note again if we request an extension, (ii) Forward China will extend additional payment terms on any payables not covered by the agreement, if needed, or (iii) any new credit facility will be available on terms acceptable to us or at all.

We anticipate that our liquidity and financial resources for the 12 months following the date of this report will be adequate to manage our operating and financial requirements. If necessary to preserve future cash flow and liquidity, we have the ability to implement cost-cutting measures in a timely manner as we have done in prior periods, which may include a reduction in labor force and/or salary reductions for existing personnel as deemed necessary. If we have the opportunity to make a strategic acquisition (as we have in the past with the acquisitions of IPS and Kablooe) or an investment in a product or partnership, we may require additional capital beyond our current cash balance to fund the opportunity. If we seek to raise additional capital, there is no assurance that we will be able to raise funds on terms that are acceptable to us or at all. In the current environment of rising interest rates, any future borrowing is expected to result in higher interest expense.

Although we do not anticipate the need to purchase additional material capital assets in order to carry out our business, it may be necessary for us to purchase equipment and other capital assets in the future, depending on need.

Cash Flows

During the 2024 Period and 2023 Period, our sources and uses of cash were as follows:

Operating Activities

During the 2024 Period, cash used in operating activities of $528,000 resulted from a net loss of $907,000, decreases in accrued expenses and other current liabilities of $797,000, a decrease in deferred income of $69,000, and the net change in other operating assets and liabilities of $46,000 partially offset by a decrease in discontinued assets held for sale of $508,000, non-cash expenses of $228,000 related to depreciation, amortization, share-based compensation and credit loss expense, a decrease in accounts receivable of $484,000, and an increase in accounts payable and amounts due to Forward China of $71,000.

During the 2023 Period, cash used in operating activities of $50,000 resulted from a net loss of $1,301,000, an increase in accounts receivable of $686,000, a decrease in accrued expenses and other current liabilities of $196,000, a decrease in deferred income of $272,000 and the net change in other operating assets and liabilities of $78,000, partially offset by a decrease in inventories and discontinued assets held for sale of $880,000, an increase in accounts payable and amounts due to Forward China of $1,404,000 and non-cash expenses of $199,000 related to fair value adjustments, depreciation, amortization, share-based compensation and credit loss expense.

Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities in the 2024 Period and the 2023 Period of $40,000 and $70,000, respectively, resulted from purchases of property and equipment.

Financing Activities

Cash used in financing activities in the 2024 Period and the 2023 Period of $350,000 and $100,000, respectively, consisted of principal payments on the promissory note held by Forward China.

Related Party Transactions

For information on related party transactions and their financial impact, see Note 9 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contained herein.

ITEM 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not applicable.

ITEM 4.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Our management carried out an evaluation, with the participation of our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, required by Rule 13a-15 and Rule 15d-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act. Based on their evaluation, our management has concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of the end of the period covered by this report to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and Rule 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Limitations of the Effectiveness of Controls and Procedures. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Because of the inherent limitations of any control system, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues, if any, within a company have been detected.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

From time to time, the Company may become a party to legal actions or proceedings in the ordinary course of its business. At March 31, 2024, there were no such actions or proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, that, if decided adversely to the Company’s interests, the Company believes would be material to its business.

ITEM 1A.

RISK FACTORS

While we attempt to identify, manage, and mitigate risks and uncertainties associated with our business to the extent practical under the circumstances, some level of risk and uncertainty will always be present. Item 1A - “Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023 describes some of the risks and uncertainties associated with our business, which we strongly encourage you to review. These risks and uncertainties have the potential to materially affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, projected results, and future prospects. There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023.

ITEM 2.

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

There were no unregistered sales of the Company’s equity securities during the three months ended March 31, 2024, that were not previously disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K.

ITEM 3.

DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4.

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not Applicable.

ITEM 5.

OTHER INFORMATION

No officers, as defined in Rule 16a-1(f), or directors adopted or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or a “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as defined in Regulation S-K Item 408, during the last fiscal quarter.

ITEM 6.

EXHIBITS

The exhibits listed in the accompanying “Index to Exhibits” are filed or incorporated by reference as part of this Form 10-Q.

Signatures

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

Dated: May 10, 2024

	FORWARD INDUSTRIES, INC.


	By: /s/ Terence Wise Terence Wise Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) By: /s/ Kathleen Weisberg Kathleen Weisberg Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

EXHIBIT INDEX

		Incorporated by Reference
Exhibit No.	Exhibit Description	Form	Date	Number	Filed or Furnished Herewith
2.1	Stock Purchase Agreement dated January 18, 2018 - Intelligent Product Solutions, Inc.+	8-K	1/18/18	2.1
2.2	Asset Purchase Agreement dated August 17, 2020 - Kablooe, Inc.+	8-K	8/17/20	2.1
3.1	Restated Certificate of Incorporation	10-K	12/8/10	3(i)
3.2	Certificate of Amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation, April 26, 2013	8-K	4/26/13	3.1
3.3	Certificate of Amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation, June 28, 2013	8-K	7/3/13	3.1
3.4	Third Amended and Restated Bylaws, as of May 28, 2014	10-K	12/10/14	3(ii)
10.1	Summary of Employment Arrangement - Terence Wise*	10-K	12/21/23	10.4
10.2	Consultancy Agreement dated March 1, 2022 - Justwise Group Ltd.	10-Q	5/12/22	10.1
10.3	Consultancy Agreement dated September 1, 2022 - Justwise Group Ltd.	10-K	12/16/22	10.11
10.3(a)	Extension to the Consultancy Agreement – Justwise Group Ltd.	8-K	11/8/23	10.4
10.4	Buying Agency and Supply Agreement dated November 2, 2023 – Forward Industries (Asia-Pacific) Corporation+	8-K	11/8/23	10.1
10.5	Deferred Payment Agreement	8-K	11/8/23	10.2
31.1	CEO Certification (302)				Filed
31.2	CFO Certification (302)				Filed
32.1	CEO and CFO Certifications (906)				Furnished
101.INS	Inline XBRL Instance Document (the Instance Document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document)				Filed
101.SCH	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document				Filed
101.CAL	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document				Filed
101.DEF	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document				Filed
101.LAB	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document				Filed
101.PRE	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document				Filed
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

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* Management compensatory agreement or arrangement.

+ Certain schedules, appendices and exhibits to this agreement have been omitted in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K. A copy of any omitted schedule and/or exhibit will be furnished supplementally to the Securities and Exchange Commission staff upon request.

Copies of this filing (including the financial statements) and any of the exhibits referred to above will be furnished at no cost to our shareholders who make a written request to Forward Industries, Inc.; 700 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Suite 100, Hauppauge, NY 11788; Attention: Corporate Secretary.

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

I, Terence Wise, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Forward Industries, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 10, 2024

/s/ Terence Wise

Terence Wise

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER

I, Kathleen Weisberg, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Forward Industries, Inc.;

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 10, 2024

/s/ Kathleen Weisberg

Kathleen Weisberg

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the quarterly report of Forward Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2024, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, I, Terence Wise, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:

The quarterly report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and

The information contained in the quarterly report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Terence Wise

Terence Wise

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

Dated: May 10, 2024

In connection with the quarterly report of Forward Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2024, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, I, Kathleen Weisberg, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:

The quarterly report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and

The information contained in the quarterly report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Kathleen Weisberg

Kathleen Weisberg

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

Dated: May 10, 2024

Cover - shares	6 Months Ended
Cover - shares	Mar. 31, 2024	Apr. 30, 2024
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Transition Report	false
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2024
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2024
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--09-30
Entity File Number	001-34780
Entity Registrant Name	FORWARD INDUSTRIES, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	0000038264
Entity Tax Identification Number	13-1950672
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	NY
Entity Address, Address Line One	700 Veterans Memorial Highway
Entity Address, Address Line Two	Suite 100
Entity Address, City or Town	Hauppauge
Entity Address, State or Province	NY
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	11788
City Area Code	631
Local Phone Number	547-3055
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, par value $0.01
Trading Symbol	FORD
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	true
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		10,061,185

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Current assets:
Cash	$ 2,261,853	$ 3,180,468
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for credit losses of $771,189 and $955,965 as of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively	6,484,427	6,968,778
Inventories, net	308,895	334,384
Discontinued assets held for sale	0	508,077
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	457,071	378,512
Total current assets	9,512,246	11,370,219
Property and equipment, net	254,971	274,046
Intangible assets, net	786,765	893,143
Goodwill	1,758,682	1,758,682
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	2,810,059	3,021,315
Other assets	68,737	68,737
Total assets	15,191,460	17,386,142
Current liabilities:
Note payable to Forward China	750,000	0
Accounts payable	147,518	518,892
Due to Forward China	8,687,898	8,246,015
Deferred income	228,827	297,407
Current portion of operating lease liability	423,042	416,042
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	560,494	1,357,743
Total current liabilities	10,797,779	10,836,099
Other liabilities:
Note payable to Forward China	0	1,100,000
Operating lease liability, less current portion	2,623,814	2,833,782
Total other liabilities	2,623,814	3,933,782
Total liabilities	13,421,593	14,769,881
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 40,000,000 shares authorized; 10,061,185 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023	100,612	100,612
Additional paid-in capital	20,263,242	20,202,202
Accumulated deficit	(18,593,987)	(17,686,553)
Total shareholders' equity	1,769,867	2,616,261
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 15,191,460	$ 17,386,142

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Net of allowances for credit losses	$ 771,189	$ 955,965
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	40,000,000	40,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	10,061,185	10,061,185
Common stock, shares outstanding	10,061,185	10,061,185

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues, net	$ 7,830,130	$ 9,738,804	$ 14,982,080	$ 19,491,488
Cost of sales	6,222,432	7,813,696	11,731,897	15,600,310
Gross profit	1,607,698	1,925,108	3,250,183	3,891,178
Sales and marketing expenses	370,839	450,380	739,575	861,554
General and administrative expenses	1,776,491	1,566,549	3,430,561	3,249,360
Operating loss	(539,632)	(91,821)	(919,953)	(219,736)
Fair value adjustment of earnout consideration	0	0	0	(40,000)
Interest income	(18,712)	(856)	(36,180)	(856)
Interest expense	16,971	26,781	35,981	54,739
Other income, net	7,846	965	7,158	(23,595)
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	(545,737)	(118,711)	(926,912)	(210,024)
Provision for income taxes	0	0	0	0
Loss from continuing operations	(545,737)	(118,711)	(926,912)	(210,024)
(Loss) / income from discontinued operations, net of tax	(7,477)	(752,237)	19,478	(1,091,199)
Net loss	$ (553,214)	$ (870,948)	$ (907,434)	$ (1,301,223)
Basic loss per share :
Basic loss per share from continuing operations	$ (0.05)	$ (0.01)	$ (0.09)	$ (0.02)
Basic loss per share from discontinued operations	(0.00)	(0.07)	0.00	(0.11)
Basic loss per share	(0.05)	(0.09)	(0.09)	(0.13)
Diluted loss per share:
Diluted loss per share from continuing operations	(0.05)	(0.01)	(0.09)	(0.02)
Diluted loss per share from discontinued operations	(0.00)	(0.07)	0.00	(0.11)
Diluted loss per share	$ (0.05)	$ (0.09)	$ (0.09)	$ (0.13)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic	10,061,185	10,061,185	10,061,185	10,061,185
Diluted	10,061,185	10,061,185	10,061,185	10,061,185

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED) - USD ($)	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Total
Beginning balance, value at Sep. 30, 2022	$ 100,612	$ 20,115,711	$ (13,949,896)	$ 6,266,427
Beginning balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2022	10,061,185
Share-based compensation		23,935		23,935
Net loss			(430,275)	(430,275)
Ending balance, value at Dec. 31, 2022	$ 100,612	20,139,646	(14,380,171)	5,860,087
Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2022	10,061,185
Beginning balance, value at Sep. 30, 2022	$ 100,612	20,115,711	(13,949,896)	6,266,427
Beginning balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2022	10,061,185
Net loss				(1,301,223)
Ending balance, value at Mar. 31, 2023	$ 100,612	20,154,505	(15,251,119)	5,003,998
Ending balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2023	10,061,185
Beginning balance, value at Dec. 31, 2022	$ 100,612	20,139,646	(14,380,171)	5,860,087
Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2022	10,061,185
Share-based compensation		14,859		14,859
Net loss			(870,948)	(870,948)
Ending balance, value at Mar. 31, 2023	$ 100,612	20,154,505	(15,251,119)	5,003,998
Ending balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2023	10,061,185
Beginning balance, value at Sep. 30, 2023	$ 100,612	20,202,202	(17,686,553)	2,616,261
Beginning balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2023	10,061,185
Share-based compensation		50,811		50,811
Net loss			(354,220)	(354,220)
Ending balance, value at Dec. 31, 2023	$ 100,612	20,253,013	(18,040,773)	2,312,852
Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2023	10,061,185
Beginning balance, value at Sep. 30, 2023	$ 100,612	20,202,202	(17,686,553)	2,616,261
Beginning balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2023	10,061,185
Net loss				(907,434)
Ending balance, value at Mar. 31, 2024	$ 100,612	20,263,242	(18,593,987)	1,769,867
Ending balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2024	10,061,185
Beginning balance, value at Dec. 31, 2023	$ 100,612	20,253,013	(18,040,773)	2,312,852
Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2023	10,061,185
Share-based compensation		10,229		10,229
Net loss			(553,214)	(553,214)
Ending balance, value at Mar. 31, 2024	$ 100,612	$ 20,263,242	$ (18,593,987)	$ 1,769,867
Ending balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2024	10,061,185

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Operating Activities:
Net loss	$ (907,434)	$ (1,301,223)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Share-based compensation	61,040	38,794
Depreciation and amortization	165,888	156,131
Credit loss expense	793	43,697
Change in fair value of earnout consideration	0	(40,000)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	483,558	(685,854)
Inventories	25,489	198,073
Discontinued assets held for sale	508,077	681,975
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(78,559)	(93,415)
Accounts payable and due to Forward China	70,509	1,404,239
Deferred income	(68,580)	(272,483)
Net changes in operating lease liabilities	8,288	16,367
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	(797,249)	(196,293)
Net cash used in operating activities	(528,180)	(49,992)
Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(40,435)	(69,817)
Net cash used in investing activities	(40,435)	(69,817)
Financing Activities:
Repayment of note payable to Forward China	(350,000)	(100,000)
Net cash used in financing activities	(350,000)	(100,000)
Net decrease in cash	(918,615)	(219,809)
Cash at beginning of period	3,180,468	2,575,522
Cash at end of period	2,261,853	2,355,713
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid for interest	35,981	54,739
Cash paid for taxes	$ 4,498	$ 5,385

Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]
Net Income (Loss)	$ (553,214)	$ (354,220)	$ (870,948)	$ (430,275)	$ (907,434)	$ (1,301,223)

Insider Trading Arrangements	3 Months Ended
Insider Trading Arrangements	Mar. 31, 2024
Insider Trading Arrangements [Line Items]
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false

OVERVIEW

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

OVERVIEW

NOTE 1

OVERVIEW

Business

Forward Industries, Inc. (“Forward”, “we”, “our” or the “Company”) is a global design, sourcing and distribution company serving top tier medical and technology customers worldwide.

Discontinued Operations

Liquidity

Impact of COVID-19

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

NOTE 2

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

Accounting Estimates

Segment Reporting

Accounts Receivable

Inventories

Revenue Recognition

OEM Distribution Segment

Discontinued Retail Distribution Segment

Design Segment

Goodwill

Intangible Assets

Income Taxes

Fair Value Measurements

Level 1: quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 3: unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair values of the assets or liabilities.

Leases

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

NOTE 3

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

The following table presents the major classes of the “Income / loss from discontinued operations, net of tax” in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Schedule of discontinued operations
	For the Three Months Ended March 31,						For the Six Months Ended March 31,
	2024			2023			2024		2023

Revenues, net	$	92,000		$	919,000		$	757,000	$	1,976,000
Cost of sales		(2,000	)		1,332,000			468,000		2,436,000
Gross profit		94,000			(413,000	)		289,000		(460,000	)

Sales and marketing expenses		78,000			323,000			223,000		602,000
General and administrative expenses		23,000			16,000			46,000		29,000

(Loss) / income from discontinued operations before income taxes		(7,000	)		(752,000	)		20,000		(1,091,000	)
Provision for income taxes		–			–			–		–
(Loss) / income from discontinued operations	$	(7,000	)	$	(752,000	)	$	20,000	$	(1,091,000	)

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL

NOTE 4

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL

Intangible Assets

The Company’s intangible assets consist of the following:

Schedule of intangible assets
	March 31, 2024									September 30, 2023
	Trademarks			Customer Relationships			Total Intangible Assets			Trademarks			Customer Relationships			Total Intangible Assets

Gross carrying amount	$	585,000		$	1,390,000		$	1,975,000		$	585,000		$	1,390,000		$	1,975,000
Less accumulated amortization		(223,000	)		(966,000	)		(1,189,000	)		(203,000	)		(879,000	)		(1,082,000	)
Net carrying amount	$	362,000		$	424,000		$	786,000		$	382,000		$	511,000		$	893,000

At March 31, 2024, estimated amortization expense for the Company’s intangible assets is as follows:


Remainder of Fiscal 2024	$	106,000
Fiscal 2025		213,000
Fiscal 2026		121,000
Fiscal 2027		82,000
Fiscal 2028		78,000
Fiscal 2029		39,000
Thereafter		147,000
Total	$	786,000

Goodwill

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

NOTE 5

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

SEGMENTS AND CONCENTRATIONS

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

SEGMENTS AND CONCENTRATIONS

NOTE 6

SEGMENTS AND CONCENTRATIONS

Information by segment and related reconciliations are shown in tables below:


	For the Three Months Ended March 31,						For the Six Months Ended March 31,
	2024			2023			2024			2023
Revenues:
OEM distribution	$	2,759,000		$	4,057,000		$	4,769,000		$	8,434,000
Design		5,071,000			5,682,000			10,213,000			11,057,000
Total segment revenues	$	7,830,000		$	9,739,000		$	14,982,000		$	19,491,000

Operating income/(loss):
OEM distribution	$	113,000		$	28,000		$	154,000		$	140,000
Design		(57,000	)		531,000			209,000			964,000
Total segment operating income		56,000			559,000			363,000			1,104,000
General corporate expenses		(596,000	)		(651,000	)		(1,283,000	)		(1,324,000	)
Operating loss from continuing operations before income taxes		(540,000	)		(92,000	)		(920,000	)		(220,000	)
Other expense/(income), net		6,000			27,000			7,000			(10,000	)
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	$	(546,000	)	$	(119,000	)	$	(927,000	)	$	(210,000	)

Depreciation and amortization:
OEM distribution	$	2,000		$	1,000		$	3,000		$	2,000
Design		83,000			78,000			163,000			154,000
Total depreciation and amortization	$	85,000		$	79,000		$	166,000		$	156,000

Schedule of segment assets
	March 31, 2024		September 30, 2023
Segment Assets:
OEM distribution	$	2,587,000	$	2,478,000
Design		6,701,000		6,721,000
Total segment assets		9,288,000		9,199,000
General corporate assets		5,852,000		6,924,000
Discontinued assets held for sale		–		508,000
Other assets of discontinued retail segment		51,000		755,000
Total assets	$	15,191,000	$	17,386,000

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Equity [Abstract]

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

NOTE 7

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Stock Options

Nasdaq

Reverse Stock Split

EARNINGS PER SHARE

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

EARNINGS PER SHARE

NOTE 8

EARNINGS PER SHARE


	For the Three Months Ended						For the Six Months Ended
	March 31,						March 31,
	2024			2023			2024			2023
Numerator:
Loss from continuing operations	$	(546,000	)	$	(119,000	)	$	(927,000	)	$	(210,000	)
(Loss) / income from discontinued operations, net of tax		(7,000	)		(752,000	)		20,000			(1,091,000	)
Net loss	$	(553,000	)	$	(871,000	)	$	(907,000	)	$	(1,301,000	)

Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding		10,061,000			10,061,000			10,061,000			10,061,000
Dilutive common share equivalents		–			–			–			–
Weighted average dilutive shares outstanding		10,061,000			10,061,000			10,061,000			10,061,000

Basic (loss)/earnings per share :
Basic loss per share from continuing operations	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.02	)
Basic (loss)/earnings per share from discontinued operations		(0.00	)		(0.07	)		0.00			(0.11	)
Basic loss per share	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.13	)

Diluted (loss)/earnings per share:
Diluted loss per share from continuing operations	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.02	)
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share from discontinued operations		(0.00	)		(0.07	)		0.00			(0.11	)
Diluted loss per share	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.13	)

The following securities were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share in each period because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive:

Schedule of anti-dilutive shares
	For the Three Months Ended March 31,				For the Six Months Ended March 31,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Options		974,000		1,040,000		974,000		1,040,000
Warrants		75,000		151,000		75,000		151,000
Total potentially dilutive shares		1,049,000		1,191,000		1,049,000		1,191,000

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

NOTE 9

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Buying Agency and Supply Agreement

Promissory Note

Other Related Party Activity

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

NOTE 10

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

LINE OF CREDIT

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

LINE OF CREDIT

NOTE 11

LINE OF CREDIT

LEASES

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Leases

LEASES

NOTE 12

LEASES

Schedule of operating lease expense
	For the Three Months Ended March 31,				For the Six Months Ended March 31,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Operating lease expense included in:
Sales and marketing expense	$	4,000	$	2,000	$	7,000	$	3,000
General and administrative expense		151,000		162,000		302,000		309,000
Total	$	155,000	$	164,000	$	309,000	$	312,000

At March 31, 2024, the Company’s operating leases had a weighted average remaining lease term of 7.2 years and a weighted average discount rate of 5.7%.

At March 31, 2024, future minimum payments under non-cancellable operating leases were as follows:


Remainder of Fiscal 2024	$	298,000
Fiscal 2025		556,000
Fiscal 2026		510,000
Fiscal 2027		419,000
Fiscal 2028		428,000
Thereafter		1,551,000
Total future minimum lease payments		3,762,000
Less imputed interest		(715,000	)
Present value of lease liabilities		3,047,000
Less current portion of lease liabilities		(423,000	)
Long-term portion of lease liabilities	$	2,624,000

ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

NOTE 13

ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities at March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023 are as follows:


	March 31,		September 30,
	2024		2023
Accrued commissions/bonuses	$	69,000	$	872,000
Paid time off		302,000		285,000
Other		189,000		201,000
Total	$	560,000	$	1,358,000

ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

Accounting Estimates

Accounting Estimates

Segment Reporting

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable

Inventories

Inventories

Revenue Recognition

OEM Distribution Segment

Discontinued Retail Distribution Segment

Design Segment

Goodwill

Intangible Assets

Income Taxes

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

Level 1: quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 3: unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair values of the assets or liabilities.

Leases

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Schedule of discontinued operations

Schedule of discontinued operations
	For the Three Months Ended March 31,						For the Six Months Ended March 31,
	2024			2023			2024		2023

Revenues, net	$	92,000		$	919,000		$	757,000	$	1,976,000
Cost of sales		(2,000	)		1,332,000			468,000		2,436,000
Gross profit		94,000			(413,000	)		289,000		(460,000	)

Sales and marketing expenses		78,000			323,000			223,000		602,000
General and administrative expenses		23,000			16,000			46,000		29,000

(Loss) / income from discontinued operations before income taxes		(7,000	)		(752,000	)		20,000		(1,091,000	)
Provision for income taxes		–			–			–		–
(Loss) / income from discontinued operations	$	(7,000	)	$	(752,000	)	$	20,000	$	(1,091,000	)

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of intangible assets

Schedule of intangible assets
	March 31, 2024									September 30, 2023
	Trademarks			Customer Relationships			Total Intangible Assets			Trademarks			Customer Relationships			Total Intangible Assets

Gross carrying amount	$	585,000		$	1,390,000		$	1,975,000		$	585,000		$	1,390,000		$	1,975,000
Less accumulated amortization		(223,000	)		(966,000	)		(1,189,000	)		(203,000	)		(879,000	)		(1,082,000	)
Net carrying amount	$	362,000		$	424,000		$	786,000		$	382,000		$	511,000		$	893,000

Schedule of estimated amortization expense


Remainder of Fiscal 2024	$	106,000
Fiscal 2025		213,000
Fiscal 2026		121,000
Fiscal 2027		82,000
Fiscal 2028		78,000
Fiscal 2029		39,000
Thereafter		147,000
Total	$	786,000

SEGMENTS AND CONCENTRATIONS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of segment and related reconciliations


	For the Three Months Ended March 31,						For the Six Months Ended March 31,
	2024			2023			2024			2023
Revenues:
OEM distribution	$	2,759,000		$	4,057,000		$	4,769,000		$	8,434,000
Design		5,071,000			5,682,000			10,213,000			11,057,000
Total segment revenues	$	7,830,000		$	9,739,000		$	14,982,000		$	19,491,000

Operating income/(loss):
OEM distribution	$	113,000		$	28,000		$	154,000		$	140,000
Design		(57,000	)		531,000			209,000			964,000
Total segment operating income		56,000			559,000			363,000			1,104,000
General corporate expenses		(596,000	)		(651,000	)		(1,283,000	)		(1,324,000	)
Operating loss from continuing operations before income taxes		(540,000	)		(92,000	)		(920,000	)		(220,000	)
Other expense/(income), net		6,000			27,000			7,000			(10,000	)
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	$	(546,000	)	$	(119,000	)	$	(927,000	)	$	(210,000	)

Depreciation and amortization:
OEM distribution	$	2,000		$	1,000		$	3,000		$	2,000
Design		83,000			78,000			163,000			154,000
Total depreciation and amortization	$	85,000		$	79,000		$	166,000		$	156,000

Schedule of segment assets

Schedule of segment assets
	March 31, 2024		September 30, 2023
Segment Assets:
OEM distribution	$	2,587,000	$	2,478,000
Design		6,701,000		6,721,000
Total segment assets		9,288,000		9,199,000
General corporate assets		5,852,000		6,924,000
Discontinued assets held for sale		–		508,000
Other assets of discontinued retail segment		51,000		755,000
Total assets	$	15,191,000	$	17,386,000

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of basic and diluted earnings per share


	For the Three Months Ended						For the Six Months Ended
	March 31,						March 31,
	2024			2023			2024			2023
Numerator:
Loss from continuing operations	$	(546,000	)	$	(119,000	)	$	(927,000	)	$	(210,000	)
(Loss) / income from discontinued operations, net of tax		(7,000	)		(752,000	)		20,000			(1,091,000	)
Net loss	$	(553,000	)	$	(871,000	)	$	(907,000	)	$	(1,301,000	)

Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding		10,061,000			10,061,000			10,061,000			10,061,000
Dilutive common share equivalents		–			–			–			–
Weighted average dilutive shares outstanding		10,061,000			10,061,000			10,061,000			10,061,000

Basic (loss)/earnings per share :
Basic loss per share from continuing operations	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.02	)
Basic (loss)/earnings per share from discontinued operations		(0.00	)		(0.07	)		0.00			(0.11	)
Basic loss per share	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.13	)

Diluted (loss)/earnings per share:
Diluted loss per share from continuing operations	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.02	)
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share from discontinued operations		(0.00	)		(0.07	)		0.00			(0.11	)
Diluted loss per share	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.13	)

Schedule of anti-dilutive shares

Schedule of anti-dilutive shares
	For the Three Months Ended March 31,				For the Six Months Ended March 31,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Options		974,000		1,040,000		974,000		1,040,000
Warrants		75,000		151,000		75,000		151,000
Total potentially dilutive shares		1,049,000		1,191,000		1,049,000		1,191,000

LEASES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Leases

Schedule of operating lease expense

Schedule of operating lease expense
	For the Three Months Ended March 31,				For the Six Months Ended March 31,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Operating lease expense included in:
Sales and marketing expense	$	4,000	$	2,000	$	7,000	$	3,000
General and administrative expense		151,000		162,000		302,000		309,000
Total	$	155,000	$	164,000	$	309,000	$	312,000

Schedule of future minimum payments under operating leases


Remainder of Fiscal 2024	$	298,000
Fiscal 2025		556,000
Fiscal 2026		510,000
Fiscal 2027		419,000
Fiscal 2028		428,000
Thereafter		1,551,000
Total future minimum lease payments		3,762,000
Less imputed interest		(715,000	)
Present value of lease liabilities		3,047,000
Less current portion of lease liabilities		(423,000	)
Long-term portion of lease liabilities	$	2,624,000

ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Schedule of accrued expenses and other accrued liabilities


	March 31,		September 30,
	2024		2023
Accrued commissions/bonuses	$	69,000	$	872,000
Paid time off		302,000		285,000
Other		189,000		201,000
Total	$	560,000	$	1,358,000

OVERVIEW (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
OVERVIEW (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	$ (553,214)	$ (354,220)	$ (870,948)	$ (430,275)	$ (907,434)	$ (1,301,223)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ (545,737)		$ (118,711)		(926,912)	(210,024)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities					$ (528,180)	$ (49,992)

ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Accounts receivable	$ 6,015,000	$ 6,949,000
Impairment of goodwill	0
Impairments of intangible assets	0
OEM Distribution [Member]
Accounts receivable, allowance for credit loss	0	0
Contract liabilities	0	0	$ 0
Retail Distribution [Member]
Accounts receivable, allowance for credit loss	0	46,000
Allowances for trade discounts, promotional and other sales allowances	40,000	139,000
Design Segment [Member]
Accounts receivable, allowance for credit loss	731,000	771,000
Contract liabilities	229,000	297,000	439,000
Contract assets	1,240,000	976,000	609,000
Discontinued Retail Distribution [Member]
Contract liabilities	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE (Details - Condensed consolidated statements of operations) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Revenues, net	$ 92,000	$ 919,000	$ 757,000	$ 1,976,000
Cost of sales	(2,000)	1,332,000	468,000	2,436,000
Gross profit	94,000	(413,000)	289,000	(460,000)
Sales and marketing expenses	78,000	323,000	223,000	602,000
General and administrative expenses	23,000	16,000	46,000	29,000
(Loss) / income from discontinued operations before income taxes	(7,000)	(752,000)	20,000	(1,091,000)
Provision for income taxes	0	0	0	0
(Loss) / income from discontinued operations	$ (7,000)	$ (752,000)	$ 20,000	$ (1,091,000)

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Due to Forward China	$ 8,687,898	$ 8,246,015
Discontinued assets held for sale	0	508,000
Discontinued operation allowance	262,000	1,464,000
Discontinued Retail Segment [Member]
Due to Forward China	$ 698,000	$ 1,002,000

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL (Details - Intangible assets) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	$ 1,975,000	$ 1,975,000
Less accumulated amortization	(1,189,000)	(1,082,000)
Net carrying amount	786,000	893,000
Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	585,000	585,000
Less accumulated amortization	(223,000)	(203,000)
Net carrying amount	362,000	382,000
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	1,390,000	1,390,000
Less accumulated amortization	(966,000)	(879,000)
Net carrying amount	$ 424,000	$ 511,000

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL (Details - Estimated amortization expense) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Remainder of Fiscal 2024	$ 106,000
Fiscal 2025	213,000
Fiscal 2026	121,000
Fiscal 2027	82,000
Fiscal 2028	78,000
Fiscal 2029	39,000
Thereafter	147,000
Total	$ 786,000	$ 893,000

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense related to intangible assets	$ 53,000	$ 53,000	$ 106,000	$ 106,000
Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Expected useful lives	15 years		15 years
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Expected useful lives	8 years		8 years

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details Narrative)	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair value earnout liability	$ 0

SEGMENTS AND CONCENTRATIONS (Details - Operations) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 7,830,130	$ 9,738,804	$ 14,982,080	$ 19,491,488
Operating loss	(539,632)	(91,821)	(919,953)	(219,736)
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	(545,737)	(118,711)	(926,912)	(210,024)
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	7,830,000	9,739,000	14,982,000	19,491,000
Segment operating income/(loss)	56,000	559,000	363,000	1,104,000
General corporate expenses	(596,000)	(651,000)	(1,283,000)	(1,324,000)
Operating loss	(540,000)	(92,000)	(920,000)	(220,000)
Other expense/(income), net	6,000	27,000	7,000	(10,000)
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	(546,000)	(119,000)	(927,000)	(210,000)
Total depreciation and amortization	85,000	79,000	166,000	156,000
Operating Segments [Member] \| OEM Distribution [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	2,759,000	4,057,000	4,769,000	8,434,000
Segment operating income/(loss)	113,000	28,000	154,000	140,000
Total depreciation and amortization	2,000	1,000	3,000	2,000
Operating Segments [Member] \| Design [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	5,071,000	5,682,000	10,213,000	11,057,000
Segment operating income/(loss)	(57,000)	531,000	209,000	964,000
Total depreciation and amortization	$ 83,000	$ 78,000	$ 163,000	$ 154,000

SEGMENTS AND CONCENTRATIONS (Details - Segment assets) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 15,191,460	$ 17,386,142
Net Assets, Segment [Member]
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Total segment assets	9,288,000	9,199,000
General corporate assets	5,852,000	6,924,000
Discontinued assets held for sale	0	508,000
Other assets of discontinued retail segment	51,000	755,000
Total assets	15,191,000	17,386,000
Net Assets, Segment [Member] \| OEM Distribution [Member]
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Total segment assets	2,587,000	2,478,000
Net Assets, Segment [Member] \| Design [Member]
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Total segment assets	$ 6,701,000	$ 6,721,000

SEGMENTS AND CONCENTRATIONS (Details Narrative) - Customer Concentration Risk [Member]	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2023
Revenue Benchmark [Member] \| One Customers [Member] \| OEM Distribution Segment [Member]
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	13.90%	13.90%	11.40%
Revenue Benchmark [Member] \| Two Customers [Member] \| OEM Distribution Segment [Member]
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage				24.90%
Revenue Benchmark [Member] \| One Customer [Member] \| Design Segment [Member]
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	27.60%	26.30%	27.60%	21.10%
Revenue Benchmark [Member] \| Major Diabetic Customers [Member] \| OEM Distribution Segment [Member]
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage		14.00%		14.00%
Accounts Receivable [Member] \| One Customer [Member] \| OEM Distribution Segment [Member]
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage			14.00%		12.00%
Accounts Receivable [Member] \| One Customer [Member] \| Design Segment [Member]
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage			26.70%		31.10%

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Details Narrative) - USD ($)			3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	Feb. 06, 2024	Oct. 02, 2023	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Sep. 30, 2022
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]
Share based compensation expense					$ 61,040	$ 38,794
Shareholders equity			$ 1,769,867	$ 5,003,998	$ 1,769,867	$ 5,003,998	$ 2,312,852	$ 2,616,261	$ 5,860,087	$ 6,266,427
Stockholders' Equity, Reverse Stock Split	1-for-3
Equity Option [Member]
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]
Options granted				0		0
Options exercised			0	0	0	0
Share based compensation expense			$ 10,000	$ 15,000	$ 61,000	$ 39,000
Unrecognized compensation cost			$ 41,000		$ 41,000
Unrecognized compensation cost weighted average vesting period					6 months
Non Employee Directors [Member] \| Equity Option [Member]
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]
Options granted		332,409
Exercise price		$ 0.76
Option grant-date fair value per share		$ 0.36
Fair value of options granted		$ 120,000

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details - Diluted loss per share) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Numerator:
Loss from continuing operations	$ (546,000)	$ (119,000)	$ (927,000)	$ (210,000)
(Loss) / income from discontinued operations, net of tax	(7,000)	(752,000)	20,000	(1,091,000)
Net loss	$ (553,000)	$ (871,000)	$ (907,000)	$ (1,301,000)
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding	10,061,000	10,061,000	10,061,000	10,061,000
Dilutive common share equivalents	0	0	0	0
Weighted average dilutive shares outstanding	10,061,000	10,061,000	10,061,000	10,061,000
Basic (loss)/earnings per share :
Basic loss per share from continuing operations	$ (0.05)	$ (0.01)	$ (0.09)	$ (0.02)
Basic (loss)/earnings per share from discontinued operations	(0.00)	(0.07)	0.00	(0.11)
Basic loss per share	(0.05)	(0.09)	(0.09)	(0.13)
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share:
Diluted loss per share from continuing operations	(0.05)	(0.01)	(0.09)	(0.02)
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share from discontinued operations	(0.00)	(0.07)	0.00	(0.11)
Diluted loss per share	$ (0.05)	$ (0.09)	$ (0.09)	$ (0.13)

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details - Antidilutive shares) - shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Total potentially dilutive shares	1,049,000	1,191,000	1,049,000	1,191,000
Equity Option [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Total potentially dilutive shares	974,000	1,040,000	974,000	1,040,000
Warrant [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Total potentially dilutive shares	75,000	151,000	75,000	151,000

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Oct. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2023	Jan. 18, 2018
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Note payable outstanding balance	$ 750,000		$ 750,000			$ 0
Revenues	7,830,130	$ 9,738,804	14,982,080	$ 19,491,488
Forward China [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Service fees	219,000	349,000	453,000	694,000
Purchases	2,007,000	3,191,000	3,523,000	7,796,000
Outstanding payables	7,162,000		7,162,000		$ 7,365,000
Forward China [Member] \| Promissory Note [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Debt face amount							$ 1,600,000
Debt interest rate							8.00%
Interest expense	17,000	26,000	$ 36,000	54,000
Maturity date			Dec. 31, 2024
Principal payments			$ 350,000	100,000
Justwise Group [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts payable to related party	0		0			10,000
Justwise Group [Member] \| Koble Products [Member] \| Discontinued Operations [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenues	104,000	543,000	376,000	1,041,000
Cost of revenue	0	33,000	20,000	65,000
Shareholder Family [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenues	198,000	251,000	318,000	385,000
Accounts receivable, net	0		0			0
Former Audit Family Member [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenues	23,000	$ 0	38,000	$ 0
Accounts receivable, net	$ 17,000		$ 17,000			$ 0

LINE OF CREDIT (Details Narrative) - IPS [Member] - USD ($)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 1,300,000
Line of credit interest rate	0.75% above The Wall Street Journal prime rate.
Line of credit effective interest rate	9.25%	9.25%
Line of credit facility, remaining borrowing capacity	$ 1,300,000
Line of credit expiration date	May 31, 2024

LEASES (Details - Operating lease expense) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
LEASES (Details - Operating lease expense) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Operating lease expense included in:
Sales and marketing expense	$ 4,000	$ 2,000	$ 7,000	$ 3,000
General and administrative expense	151,000	162,000	302,000	309,000
Total	$ 155,000	$ 164,000	$ 309,000	$ 312,000

LEASES (Details - Future minimum payments operating lease)	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Leases
Remainder of Fiscal 2024	$ 298,000
Fiscal 2025	556,000
Fiscal 2026	510,000
Fiscal 2027	419,000
Fiscal 2028	428,000
Thereafter	1,551,000
Total future minimum lease payments	3,762,000
Less imputed interest	(715,000)
Present value of lease liabilities	3,047,000
Less current portion of lease liabilities	(423,000)
Long-term portion of lease liabilities	$ 2,624,000

LEASES (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
LEASES (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Leases
Operating lease payments	$ 294,000	$ 286,000
Weighted average remaining lease term	7 years 2 months 12 days
Weighted average discount rate	5.70%

ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued commissions/bonuses	$ 69,000	$ 872,000
Paid time off	302,000	285,000
Other	189,000	201,000
Total	$ 560,000	$ 1,358,000