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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

For the Transition Period from              to            

Commission file number 1-13463

BIO-KEY INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact Name of Small Business Issuer as Specified in Its Charter)

3349 HIGHWAY 138, BUILDING D, SUITE B, WALL, NJ  07719

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(732) 359-1100

(Registrant’s Telephone Number)

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 is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act)

Yes  o  No  x

Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of November 10, 2008 were 66,166,155, par value $.0001 per share.

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BIO-KEY INTERNATIONAL, INC.

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PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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BIO-KEY INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

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

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BIO-KEY INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

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

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BIO-KEY INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

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BIO-KEY INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

SUPPLEMENTARY DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

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

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BIO-KEY INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

1.             BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of BIO-key International, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary (collectively, the “Company”) and are stated in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).  The operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the full year. Pursuant to such rules and regulations, certain financial information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements have been condensed or omitted. Significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements contain all necessary adjustments, consisting only of those of a recurring nature, and disclosures to present fairly the Company’s financial position and the results of its operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The balance sheet at December 31, 2007 was derived from the audited financial statements, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the related notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 (the “Form 10-KSB”).

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (SFAS 157), which is effective for calendar year companies on January 1, 2008. This Statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands the related disclosure requirements. The adoption of SFAS 157 had no impact on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities,” (SFAS 159), which is effective for calendar year companies on January 1, 2008. This Statement allows an entity the irrevocable option to elect fair value for the initial and subsequent measurement for certain financial assets and liabilities on a contract-by-contract basis. Subsequent changes in fair value of these financial assets and liabilities would be recognized in earnings when they occur. SFAS 159 further establishes certain additional disclosure requirements. The adoption of SFAS 159 had no impact on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

In December 2007, the SEC issued SAB No. 110.  SAB 110 allows for the continued use of a “simplified” method, as discussed in SAB No. 107, in developing an estimate of expected term of “plain vanilla” share options in accordance with SFAS 123 (revised 2004).  Originally the SEC staff stated in SAB 107 that it would not expect a company to use the simplified method for share option grants after December 31, 2007.  Accordingly, the SEC staff will continue to accept, under certain circumstances, the use of the simplified method beyond December 31, 2007.  The Company will continue to use the simplified method for determining the value of options granted as allowed by SAB 110.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), “Business Combinations” (SFAS No. 141(R)) which establishes principles and requirements for how the acquirer of a business recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree.  SFAS No. 141(R) also provides guidance for recognizing and measuring the goodwill acquired in the business combination and determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. The

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provisions of SFAS No. 141(R) are applicable to business combinations consummated on or after December 15, 2008 with early adoption prohibited.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements - an amendment of ARB No. 51”  (SFAS No. 160) which establishes accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary.  SFAS No. 160 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim statements within those fiscal years. The Company does not currently have any noncontrolling interests.

In March 2008, the FASB” issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” (SFAS No.161) which amends and expands the disclosure requirements related to derivative instruments and hedging activities. The Statement requires qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of and gains and losses on derivative instruments, and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative agreements. The provisions of SFAS 161 are effective for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2009. The company will comply with the disclosure requirements of this statement if it utilizes derivative instruments or engages in hedging activities upon its effectiveness.

Reclassifications

Certain amounts in the 2007 consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2008 presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the previously reported net loss or stockholders’ deficit.

2.             LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCE MATTERS

We have only recently begun to generate significant revenues and have incurred significant losses to date, and at September 30, 2008, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $56 million. In addition, broad commercial acceptance of our technology is critical to the Company’s success and ability to generate future revenues.

If the Company is unable to generate sufficient revenue to meet our goals, we will need to obtain additional third-party financing to (i) conduct the sales, marketing and technical support necessary to execute our plan to substantially grow operations, increase revenue and serve a significant customer base; and (ii) provide working capital. No assurance can be given that any form of additional financing will be available on terms acceptable to the Company, that adequate financing will be obtained by the Company in order to meet its needs, or that such financing would not be dilutive to existing shareholders

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, which contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern, and assumes continuity of operations, realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The matters described in the preceding paragraphs raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Recoverability of a major portion of the recorded asset amounts shown in the accompanying balance sheets is dependent upon the Company’s ability to meet its financing requirements on a continuing basis and become profitable in its future operations. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue in existence.

3.             DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

On May 22, 2007, the Company and ZOLL Data Systems, Inc. (“ZOLL”), a subsidiary of ZOLL Medical Corporation, entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), pursuant to which

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ZOLL acquired substantially all of the assets related to the Company’s Fire/EMS Services division (the “Fire Segment” or “Fire”).

At the closing of the sale, the Company received approximately $1.8 million in cash, which represented the purchase price of $7 million, less closing adjustments of approximately $4.3 million, which was paid to the Senior Noteholder (see Note 9), approximately $450,000, which was paid to the leaseholder of the Company’s premises, $400,000, which was placed in escrow pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, and approximately $40,000 credited to Zoll on the assumption of certain liabilities.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2007, $250,000 of the escrow balance was released to ZOLL. The remaining escrow balance was remitted to the Company May 6, 2008.  From the remaining balance, $50,000 was paid as a settlement of a customer claim associated with the discontinued Fire business, and $15,454 was paid as related professional fees to settle the claim which resulted in the $65,454 loss.

Prior to the sale, Fire had been reported as a separate segment. The Company sold its Fire operating segment to better focus on its core lines of business. The Fire business has been reported as a discontinued operation in accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” and all periods presented have been recast accordingly to reflect these operations as discontinued.

Revenues and net income (loss) for the Fire Segment for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 were as follows:

4.             SHARE BASED COMPENSATION

The Company accounts for share based compensation in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123R, which requires measurement of compensation cost for all stock awards at fair value on date of grant and recognition of compensation over the service period for awards expected to vest. The majority of our share-based compensation arrangements vest over either a three or four year vesting schedule. The Company expenses its share-based compensation under the ratable method, which treats each vesting tranche as if it were an individual grant. The fair value of stock options is determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model, and requires the input of highly subjective assumptions. These assumptions include estimating the length of time employees will retain their vested stock options before exercising them (the “expected option term”), the estimated volatility of our common stock price over the option’s expected term, the risk-free interest rate over the option’s expected term, and the Company’s expected annual dividend yield. Changes in these subjective assumptions can materially affect the estimate of fair value of stock-based compensation and consequently, the related amount recognized as an expense in the consolidated statements of operations. As required under the accounting rules, we review our valuation assumptions at each grant date and, as a result, are likely to change our valuation assumptions used to value employee stock-based awards granted in future periods. The values derived from using the Black-Scholes model are recognized as expense over the service period, net of estimated forfeitures (the number of individuals that will ultimately not complete their vesting requirements). The estimation of stock awards that will ultimately vest requires significant judgment. We consider many factors when estimating expected forfeitures, including types of awards, employee class, and historical experience. Actual results, and future changes in estimates, may differ substantially from our current estimates.

The compensation expense recognized under SFAS 123R increased the Company’s loss from continuing operations by $50,532 and $145,173 with no effect per share (basic and diluted) for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 respectively, and $382,733 and $534,157 with a $0.01 effect per share (basic and diluted), for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 respectively.

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The following table presents share-based compensation expenses for continuing operations included in the Company’s unaudited condensed interim consolidated statements of operations:

Valuation Assumptions for Stock Options

For the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, 195,000 and 137,000 stock options were granted, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, 759,272 and 290,000 stock options were granted, respectively. The fair value of each option was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:

The stock volatility for each grant is determined based on the review of the experience of the weighted average of historical daily price changes of the Company’s common stock over the expected option term. The expected term was determined using the simplified method for estimating expected option life, which qualify as “plain-vanilla” options; and the risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for periods corresponding with the expected life of the option.

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EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION

1996 Stock Option Plan

During 1996, the Board of Directors and stockholders of the Company adopted the 1996 Stock Option Plan (the “1996 Plan”). Under the 1996 Plan, 750,000 shares of common stock are reserved for issuance to employees, officers, directors, and consultants of the Company at exercise prices which may not be below 100% of fair market value for incentive stock options and 50% for all others. The term of stock options granted may not exceed ten years. Options issued under the 1996 Plan vest pursuant to the terms of stock option agreements with the recipients. In the event of a change in control, as defined, all options outstanding vest immediately. The 1996 Plan expired in May 2005.

1999 Stock Option Plan

During 1999, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted the 1999 Stock Option Plan (the “1999 Plan”). The 1999 Plan was not presented to stockholders for approval and thus incentive stock options are not available under the plan. Under the 1999 Plan, 2,000,000 shares of common stock are reserved for issuance to employees, officers, directors, and consultants of the Company at exercise prices which may not be below 85% of fair market value. The term of nonstatutory stock options granted may not exceed ten years. Options issued under the 1999 Plan vest pursuant to the terms of stock option agreements with the recipients. In the event of a change in control, as defined, all options outstanding vest immediately. The 1999 Plan expires in August 2009.

2004 Stock Option Plan

On October 12, 2004, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the 2004 Stock Option Plan (the “2004 Plan”). The 2004 Plan has not yet been presented to stockholders for approval and thus incentive stock options are not available under this plan. Under the terms of the 2004 Plan, 4,000,000 shares of common stock are reserved for issuance to employees, officers, directors, and consultants of the Company at exercise prices which may not be below 85% of fair market value. The term of stock options granted may not exceed ten years. Options issued under the 2004 Plan vest pursuant to the terms of stock option agreements with the recipients. In the event of a change in control, as defined, all options outstanding vest immediately. The 2004 Plan expires in October 2014.

Non-Plan Stock Options

Periodically, the Company has granted options outside of the 1996, 1999, and 2004 Plans to various employees and consultants. In the event of change in control, as defined, certain of the non-plan options outstanding vest immediately.

Stock Option Activity

The following table summarizes stock option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2008:

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The options outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 2008 were in the following exercise price ranges:

The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total intrinsic value, based on the Company’s closing stock price of $0.10 as of September 30, 2008, which would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options as of that date. There were no in-the-money options exercisable as of September 30, 2008.

The weighted average fair value of options, as determined under SFAS No.123R, granted during the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 was $0.11 and $0.07 per share, respectively, and during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 was $0.11 and $0.13 per share, respectively.

As of September 30, 2008 future compensation cost related to nonvested stock options is approximately $145,406 and will be recognized over an estimated weighted average period of approximately 1.12 years.

5.             EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE COMMON STOCK (“EPS”)

The Company’s basic EPS is calculated using net income (loss) available to common shareholders and the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted EPS includes the effect from potential issuance of common stock, such as stock issuable pursuant to the exercise of stock options and warrants and the assumed conversion of convertible notes and preferred stock. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, diluted per share computations are not presented since this effect would be antidilutive.

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The reconciliation of the numerators of the basic and diluted EPS calculations was as follows for both of the following three and nine month periods ended September 30:

The following table summarizes the potential weighted average shares of common stock that were excluded from the diluted per share calculation, because the effect of including these potential shares was antidilutive.

Items excluded from the diluted per share calculation because the exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares:

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6.             EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS

Equipment and leasehold improvements consisted of the following:

7.             GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The Company’s goodwill resulted from the acquisition of Public Safety Group, Inc. and certain assets and assumed liabilities of the Mobile Government Division of Aether Systems, Inc. in 2004. As provided by SFAS No. 142, the Company has elected to perform the annual assessment of the carrying value of all goodwill as of September 30^th of each year using a number of criteria, including the value of the overall enterprise. Impairment charges from existing operations or other acquisitions, if any, are reflected as an operating expense in the statement of operations.  As of September 30, 2008 goodwill totaled $7,836,986.

Other intangible assets as of September 30, 2008 consisted of the following:

Aggregate amortization expense for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, was $187,815 and $203,818 respectively, and was $556,528 and $571,847 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 respectively.

8.             INVESTMENTS

During 2005, BIO-key was issued shares in a private company, which specialized in providing security products and associated software. There was no cost to the investment for these shares, and because BIO-key had a minimal ownership interest in the company and was unable to exhibit any influence on the company’s management or board, BIO-key treated the investment on the cost basis as promulgated under APB 18, “Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock.”

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In February 2008, the above mentioned private company consummated a reverse merger with a publicly traded US company. As a result of the merger, BIO-key’s investment was converted into shares of the public company. This change in circumstances enabled the fair value of the investment to be “readily determinable” under the provisions of FAS 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities.” Accordingly, BIO-key now classifies its investment as an “available-for-sale” security, and accounts for it at its market value as specified on a securities exchange.

Unrealized gains and temporary losses on investments classified as available-for-sale are included within accumulated other comprehensive income, net of any related tax effect. Upon realization, those amounts are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to investment income. Realized gains and losses and other than temporary impairments on investments are reflected in the income statement in investment income or expense. Gains or losses are calculated primarily using the first-in, first-out method.

The following table summarizes our investment at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007. The investment is classified within current assets in the balance sheet. Fair value for publicly-traded available-for-sale investments is determined based upon quoted prices. Fair value is not readily available for privately-held investments.