UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
Mark One
x | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
or
¨ | 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: 0-20127
Escalon Medical Corp.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania | 33-0272839 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) | |
435 Devon Park Drive, Building 100 Wayne, PA 19087 |
19087 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip code) |
(610) 688-6830
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
N/A
Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report
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 ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). x Yes ¨ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Large accelerated filer | ¨ | Accelerated filer | ¨ | |||
Non-accelerated filer | ¨ | Smaller reporting company | x |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 7,526,430 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding as of November 11, 2011.
Form 10-Q Quarterly Report
Table of Contents
Part I. | Financial Information | |||||||
Item 1. | ||||||||
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2011 and June 30, 2011 (Unaudited) |
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Item 2. | Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
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Item 3. | 24 | |||||||
Item 4T. | 24 | |||||||
Part II. | Other Information | |||||||
Item 1. | 25 | |||||||
Item 1A | 25 | |||||||
Item 6. | 25 |
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Part I. | Financial Statements |
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
ESCALON MEDICAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2011 |
June 30, 2011 |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 1,871,945 | $ | 1,915,214 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net |
3,595,841 | 4,764,722 | ||||||
Inventory, net |
6,351,445 | 6,260,557 | ||||||
Other current assets |
400,212 | 321,620 | ||||||
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Total current assets |
12,219,443 | 13,262,113 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net |
645,368 | 650,646 | ||||||
Goodwill |
218,208 | 218,208 | ||||||
Trademarks and trade names |
694,006 | 694,006 | ||||||
Patents, net |
966,246 | 1,126,990 | ||||||
Covenant not to compete and customer lists, net |
1,123,919 | 1,215,760 | ||||||
Other assets |
68,998 | 87,115 | ||||||
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Total assets |
$ | 15,936,188 | $ | 17,254,838 | ||||
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
$ | 267,720 | $ | 278,278 | ||||
Related-party note payable |
134,488 | 0 | ||||||
Accounts payable |
2,388,149 | 2,116,841 | ||||||
Accrued expenses |
2,476,328 | 3,177,467 | ||||||
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Total current liabilities |
5,266,685 | 5,572,586 | ||||||
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Long-term debt, net of current portion |
4,161,244 | 4,506,018 | ||||||
Accrued post-retirement benefits |
986,102 | 986,102 | ||||||
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Total long-term liabilities |
5,147,346 | 5,492,120 | ||||||
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Total liabilities |
10,414,031 | 11,064,706 | ||||||
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Shareholders equity: |
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Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued |
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Common stock, $0.001 par value; 35,000,000 shares authorized; 7,526,430 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2011 and June 30, 2011 |
7,526 | 7,526 | ||||||
Common stock warrants |
132,114 | 1,733,460 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
69,320,203 | 67,694,959 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit |
(63,193,663 | ) | (62,404,014 | ) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(744,023 | ) | (841,799 | ) | ||||
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Total shareholders equity |
5,522,157 | 6,190,132 | ||||||
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Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
$ | 15,936,188 | $ | 17,254,838 | ||||
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ESCALON MEDICAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
Net revenues: |
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Product revenue |
$ | 7,020,188 | $ | 7,472,582 | ||||
Other revenue |
0 | 6,934 | ||||||
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Revenues, net |
7,020,188 | 7,479,516 | ||||||
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Costs and expenses: |
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Cost of goods sold |
3,975,591 | 4,362,215 | ||||||
Marketing, general and administrative |
3,370,554 | 3,570,261 | ||||||
Research and development |
381,943 | 396,228 | ||||||
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Total costs and expenses |
7,728,088 | 8,328,704 | ||||||
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Loss from operations |
(707,900 | ) | (849,188 | ) | ||||
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Other (expense) and income: |
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Equity in Ocular Telehealth Management, LLC |
699 | (22,638 | ) | |||||
Interest income |
43 | 66 | ||||||
Interest expense |
(82,491 | ) | (81,647 | ) | ||||
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Total other (expense) and income |
(81,749 | ) | (104,219 | ) | ||||
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Net loss from continuing operations before taxes |
(789,649 | ) | (953,406 | ) | ||||
Provision for income taxes |
0 | 0 | ||||||
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Net loss from continuing operations |
(789,649 | ) | (953,406 | ) | ||||
Net income from discontinued operations |
0 | 304,244 | ||||||
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Net loss |
$ | (789,649 | ) | $ | (649,162 | ) | ||
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Net (loss) per share |
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Basic: |
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Continuing operations |
$ | (0.10 | ) | $ | (0.13 | ) | ||
Discontinued operations |
0 | 0.04 | ||||||
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Net loss |
$ | (0.10 | ) | $ | (0.09 | ) | ||
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Diluted: |
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Continuing operations |
$ | (0.10 | ) | $ | (0.13 | ) | ||
Discontinued operations |
0 | 0.04 | ||||||
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Net loss |
$ | (0.10 | ) | $ | (0.09 | ) | ||
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Weighted average shares - basic |
7,526,430 | 7,526,430 | ||||||
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Weighted average shares - diluted |
7,526,430 | 7,526,430 | ||||||
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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ESCALON MEDICAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended September 30, | 2011 | 2010 | ||||||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: |
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Net (loss) |
$ | (789,649 | ) | $ | (649,162 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations: |
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Income from discontinued operations |
| (304,244 | ) | |||||
Depreciation and amortization |
222,542 | 240,182 | ||||||
Compensation expense related to stock options |
23,898 | 39,359 | ||||||
(Income)/loss of Ocular Telehealth Management, LLC |
(699 | ) | 22,638 | |||||
Change in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable, net |
1,168,881 | (356,135 | ) | |||||
Inventory, net |
(90,888 | ) | (762,717 | ) | ||||
Other current and long-term assets |
(60,473 | ) | 53,060 | |||||
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities |
(433,084 | ) | 640,266 | |||||
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Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities from continuing operations |
40,528 | (1,076,753 | ) | |||||
Net cash provided by operating activities from discontinued operations |
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Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities |
40,528 | (832,786 | ) | |||||
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities: |
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Investment in Ocular Telehealth Management, LLC |
0 | (24,000 | ) | |||||
Purchase of fixed assets |
(6,927 | ) | (63,590 | ) | ||||
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Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations |
(6,927 | ) | (87,590 | ) | ||||
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities: |
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Proceeds from related-party note payable |
134,488 | 0 | ||||||
Principal payments on long-term debt |
(88,555 | ) | (50,538 | ) | ||||
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Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities from continuing operations |
45,933 | (50,538 | ) | |||||
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash & cash equivalents |
(122,803 | ) | 305,495 | |||||
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Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
(43,269 | ) | (665,419 | ) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
1,915,214 | 3,342,422 | ||||||
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
$ | 1,871,945 | $ | 2,677,003 | ||||
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Supplemental Schedule of Cash Flow Information: |
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Interest paid |
$ | 82,491 | $ | 590 | ||||
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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ESCALON MEDICAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
Common Stock |
Common Stock Warrants |
Additional Paid-in Capital |
Accumulated Deficit |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
Total Shareholders Equity |
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BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 2011 |
7,526,430 | $ | 7,526 | $ | 1,733,460 | $ | 67,694,959 | $ | (62,404,014 | ) | $ | (841,799 | ) | $ | 6,190,132 | |||||||||||||
Comprehensive Income (loss): |
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Net income (loss) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (789,649 | ) | 0 | (789,649 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 97,776 | 97,776 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Total comprehensive income (loss) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (789,649 | ) | 97,776 | (691,873 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Expiration of Common Stock Warrants |
0 | 0 | (1,601,346 | ) | 1,601,346 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Compensation expense |
0 | 0 | 0 | 23,898 | 0 | 0 | 23,898 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 |
7,526,430 | $ | 7,526 | $ | 132,114 | $ | 69,320,203 | ($ | 63,193,663 | ) | ($ | 744,023 | ) | $ | 5,522,157 | |||||||||||||
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ESCALON MEDICAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
Net loss |
$ | (789,649 | ) | $ | (649,162 | ) | ||
Foreign currency translation |
97,776 | (33,145 | ) | |||||
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Comprehensive (loss) |
$ | (691,873 | ) | $ | (682,307 | ) | ||
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Escalon Medical Corp. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
1. | Basis of Presentation |
Company Overview
Escalon Medical Corp. (Escalon or the Company) is a Pennsylvania corporation initially incorporated in California in 1987 and reincorporated in Pennsylvania in November 2001. Within this document, the Company collectively shall mean Escalon and its wholly owned subsidiaries: Sonomed, Inc. (Sonomed), TREK, Inc (Trek), Escalon Vascular Access, Inc. (Vascular), Escalon Medical Europe GmbH (EME), Escalon Digital Vision, Inc. (EMI), Escalon Pharmaceutical, Inc. (Pharmaceutical), Escalon Holdings, Inc. (EHI), Escalon IP Holdings, Inc., Escalon Vascular IP Holdings, Inc., Sonomed IP Holdings, Inc., Drew Scientific Holdings, Inc., Drew Scientific, Inc., and Drew Scientific Group, Plc (Drew) and its subsidiaries. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The Company sold certain assets of the Vascular business for $5,750,000 on April 30, 2010 to Vascular Solutions, Inc. (see footnote 10 to the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information).
The Company operates in the healthcare market, specializing in the development, manufacture marketing and distribution of medical devices and pharmaceuticals in the areas of ophthalmology, diabetes and hematology. The Company and its products are subject to regulation and inspection by the United States Food and Drug Administration (the FDA). The FDA and other governmental authorities require extensive testing of new products prior to sale and have jurisdiction over the safety, efficacy and manufacture of products, as well as product labeling and marketing.
Management reviews financial information, allocates resources, and manages the business as three segments, Escalon Clinical Diagnostics (ECD), Sonomed-Escalon and Escalon Medical Corp. The ECD segment consists of Drew Scientific, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiaries JAS Diagnostics, Inc. (JAS) and Biocode Hycel (Biocode). ECD develops and sells clinical diagnostic instruments, reagents and chemistries. The Sonomed-Escalon segment consists of Sonomed, Inc., EMI and Trek, all of which are engaged in the development and sale of Ophthalmic medical devices. The Escalon Medical Corp. segment includes the administrative corporate operations of the consolidated group. The Company is including redesignated reporting segments beginning with Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2011, and prior period segment information has been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation.
2. | Stock-Based Compensation |
Valuations are based upon highly subjective assumptions about the future, including stock price volatility and exercise patterns. The fair value of share-based payment awards was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Expected volatilities are based on the historical volatility of the Companys stock. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercise and employee terminations. The expected term of options granted represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate for periods within the expected life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant.
The Company has historically granted options under the Companys option plans with an option exercise price equal to the closing market value of the stock on the date of the grant and with vesting, primarily for Company employees, either in equal annual amounts over a two to five year period or immediately, and, primarily for non-employee directors, immediately.
As of September 30, 2011 and 2010 total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements granted to employees under the 2004 Equity Incentive Plan was $104,212 and $263,364, respectively. The remaining cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.85 years. For the three-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, $23,898 and $39,359 was recorded as compensation expense, respectively.
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The Company did not receive any cash from share option exercises under stock-based payment plans for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010. The Company did not realize any tax effect, which would be a reduction in its tax rate, on options due to the full valuation allowances established on its deferred tax assets.
The Company measures compensation expense for non-employee stock-based awards based on the fair value of the options issued as this is used to measure the transaction, as this is more reliable than the fair value of the services received. Fair value is measured as the value of the Companys common stock on the date that the commitment for performance by the counterparty has been reached or the counterpartys performance is complete. The fair value of the equity instrument is charged directly to compensation expense and additional paid-in capital. There was no non-employee compensation expense for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010.
3. | Net (Loss) per Share |
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The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
Three Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
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Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share |
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Net loss from continuing operations |
$ | (789,649 | ) | $ | (953,406 | ) | ||
Net income from discontinued operations |
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Net loss |
$ | (789,649 | ) | $ | (649,162 | ) | ||
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Denominator: |
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Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted average shares |
7,526,430 | 7,526,430 | ||||||
Effect of dilutive securities: |
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Denominator for diluted earnings per share - weighted average and assumed conversion |
7,526,430 | 7,526,430 | ||||||
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Net (loss) income per share |
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Basic: |
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Continuing operations |
$ | (0.10 | ) | $ | (0.13 | ) | ||
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Diluted: |
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Continuing operations |
$ | (0.10 | ) | $ | (0.13 | ) | ||
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4. | Legal Proceedings |
The Company, from time to time is involved in various legal proceedings and disputes that arise in the normal course of business. These matters have previously and could pertain to intellectual property disputes, commercial contract disputes, employment disputes, and other matters. The Company does not believe that the resolution of any of these matters has had or is likely to have a material adverse impact on the Companys business, financial condition or results of operations.
5. | Segment Information |
During the three-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, the Companys operations were classified into three principal reportable business units that provide different products or services.
Management reviews financial information, allocates resources and manages the business as three segments, ECD, Sonomed-Escalon and Escalon Medical Corp. The ECD segment consists of Drew Scientific, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiaries JAS Diagnostics and Biocode-Hycell. ECD develops and sells clinical diagnostic instruments, reagents and chemistries. The Sonomed-Escalon segment consists of Sonomed, Escalon EMI and Trek, all of which are engaged in the development and sale of Ophthalmic medical devices The Escalon Medical Corp. segment presents the administrative corporate operations of the consolidated group. The Company is including redesignated reporting segments beginning with Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2011, and prior period segment information has been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation.
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Separate management of each unit is required because each business unit is subject to different marketing, production and technology strategies.
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Product revenue |
$ | 4,613 | $ | 4,998 | $ | 2,407 | $ | 2,475 | $ | | $ | | $ | 7,020 | $ | 7,473 | ||||||||||||||||
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Total revenue, net |
4,613 | 5,005 | 2,407 | 2,475 | | | 7,020 | 7,480 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cost of goods sold |
2,752 | 2,991 | 1,224 | 1,371 | | | 3,976 | 4,362 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Marketing, General & Admin |
2,368 | 2,687 | 883 | 758 | 120 | 126 | 3,371 | 3,571 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Research & Development |
162 | 189 | 220 | 207 | | | 382 | 396 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total costs and expenses |
5,282 | 5,867 | 2,327 | 2,336 | 120 | 126 | 7,729 | 8,329 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(Loss) income from operations |
(669 | ) | (862 | ) | 80 | 139 | (120 | ) | (126 | ) | (709 | ) | (849 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
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Equity in OTM |
| | | | 1 | (22 | ) | 1 | (22 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense |
(82 | ) | (82 | ) | | | | | (82 | ) | (82 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Total other (expense) and income |
(82 | ) | (82 | ) | | | 1 | (22 | ) | (81 | ) | (104 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Net (loss) income |
$ | (751 | ) | $ | (944 | ) | $ | 80 | $ | 139 | $ | (119 | ) | $ | (148 | ) | $ | (790 | ) | $ | (953 | ) | ||||||||||
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The Company operates in the healthcare market, specializing in the development, manufacture and marketing of (1) ophthalmic medical devices and pharmaceuticals; (2) in-vitro diagnostic instrumentation and consumables for use in human and veterinary hematology. On April 30, 2010, the Company sold its Vascular business. The business segments reported above are the segments for which separate financial information is available and for which operating results are evaluated regularly by executive management in deciding how to allocate resources and assessing performance. The accounting policies of the business segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2011. For the purposes of this illustration, corporate expenses, which consist primarily of executive management and administrative support functions, are allocated across the business segments based upon a methodology that has been established by the Company, which includes a number of factors and estimates and that has been consistently applied across the business segments. These expenses are otherwise included in the corporate segment.
During three months period ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, ECD derived its revenue from the sale of instrumentation and consumables for blood cell counting and blood analysis in the areas of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and human and veterinary hematology. Sonomed-Escalon derived its revenue from the sale of A-Scans, B-Scans and pachymeters. These products are used for diagnostic or biometric applications in ophthalmology. Revenue from the sale of ISPAN gas products and various disposable ophthalmic surgical products and from CFA digital imaging systems and related products.
6. | Related-Party Transactions |
The Company and a member of the Companys Board of Directors are founding and equal members of Ocular Telehealth Management, LLC (OTM). OTM is a diagnostic telemedicine company providing remote examination, diagnosis and management of disorders affecting the human eye. OTMs initial focus is on the diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy by creating access and providing annual dilated retinal examinations for the
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diabetic population. Through September 30, 2011, the Company has invested $444,000 in OTM. As of September 30, 2011, the Company owned 45% of OTM. The Company provides administrative support functions to OTM. For the three-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 the Company recorded a gain of $1,000 and a loss of $23,000, respectively. At September 30, 2011 OTM had total assets, liabilities and equity of, $2,000, $80,000 and ($78,000), respectively.
Richard J. DePiano, Jr., the Companys President. participated in an accounts receivable factoring program that was implemented by the Company. Under the program, Mr. DePiano advanced the Company $134,488 which represented 80% of an amount due from a Drew customer in China as of September 30, 2011. The receivable from the Chinese customer, was not eligible to be sold to the Companys usual factoring agent. Interest on the transaction is 1.25% per month, which is equal to the best price offered by the Companys usual factoring agent. The transaction excluded fees typically charged by the factoring agent and provided much needed liquidity to the Company.
7. | Recently Issued Accounting Standards |
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In January 2010, FASB issued ASU No. 2010-06, Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements. This update provides amendments to Subtopic 820-10 that requires new disclosure to include transfers in and out of Levels 1 and 2 and activity in Level 3 fair value measurements. Further, this update clarifies existing disclosures on level of disaggregation and disclosures about inputs and valuation techniques. A reporting entity should provide fair value measurement disclosures for each class of assets and liabilities and should provide disclosures about the valuation techniques and inputs used to measure fair value for both recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements. Those disclosures are required for fair value measurements that fall in either Level 2 or Level 3. The new disclosures and clarifications of existing disclosures became effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for the disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements in the roll forward of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements. Those disclosures are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
In April 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-13, CompensationStock Compensation (Topic 718): Effect of Denominating the Exercise Price of a Share-Based Payment Award in the Currency of the Market in Which the Underlying Equity Security Trades, or ASU 2010-13. ASU 2010-13 provides amendments to Topic 718 to clarify that an employee share-based payment award with an exercise price denominated in currency of a market in which a substantial portion of the entitys equity securities trades should not be considered to contain a condition that is not a market, performance, or service condition. Therefore, an entity would not classify such an award as a liability if it otherwise qualifies as equity. The amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2010. The adoption of ASU 2010-13 did not have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.
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In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05 which requires an entity to present all non-owner changes in stockholders equity either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. ASU 2011-05 eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders equity. This standard will become effective for the Company in fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011 and should be applied retrospectively. The Company does not believe that the implementation of this standard will have a material impact on its financial position, results of operation and cash flows.
In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04 which provides a consistent definition of fair value in GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards and ensures that their respective fair value measurement and disclosure requirements are the same (except for minor differences in wording and style). The amendments change certain fair value measurement principles and enhance the disclosure requirements particularly for level 3 fair value measurements. The standard will become effective for the Company during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and should be applied prospectively. The Company does not believe that the implementation of this standard will have a material impact on its financial position, results of operation and cash flows.
8. | Fair Value Measurements |
On July 1, 2008, the Company adopted the FASB-issued authoritative guidance for the fair value of financial assets and liabilities. This standard defines fair value and establishes a hierarchy for reporting the reliability of input measurements used to assess fair value for all assets and liabilities. The FASB issued authoritative guidance defines fair value as the selling price that would be received for an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in the principal or most advantageous market on the measurement date. The hierarchy established prioritizes fair value measurements based on the types of inputs used in the valuation technique. The inputs are categorized into the following levels:
Level 1 - Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 - Directly or indirectly observable inputs for quoted and other than quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in active or non-active markets.
Level 3 - Unobservable inputs not corroborated by market data, therefore requiring the entity to use the best available information available in the circumstances, including the entitys own data.
Certain financial instruments are carried at cost on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, which approximates fair value due to their short-term, highly liquid nature. These instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses and other liabilities.
The Company determined that the fair value of the outstanding debt approximates the outstanding balances based on the remaining maturity of the note for the Biocode debt and other Level 3 measurements. By other level 3 measurements we are referring to unobservable inputs not corroborated by market data, therefore requiring the entity to use the best available information available in the circumstances, including the entitys own data. We included this reference because in determining the estimated fair value of our debt we first attempted to use a commonly accepted valuation methodology of applying rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. The debt currently on our balance sheet is related to the acquisition of Biocode Hycell on December 31, 2008. The acquisition was 100% financed by the seller. Management concluded that given the financial state of the Company and the overall state of the credit markets there is no financial
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institution that would make available funds to us for the 100% financing of a foreign entity with similar terms and remaining maturities, or in fact, on any terms. We then considered whether there was any level 3 considerations, as defined above, which might aid us in determining the fair market value of this unique form of debt. We determined that there was not and came to the conclusion that given the weakened state of our Company and overall market conditions there was no other source of financing available to us, from any source on any terms, other than the willing seller of the Biocode assets. Therefore, we concluded that the fair market value of the debt remains equal to its book value.
9. | Continuing Operations |
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has incurred recurring operating losses, will no longer have the benefit of cash inflows from Vascular and the debt payments related to the Biocode acquisition commenced on June 30. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. If the Company is unsuccessful in its efforts to raise additional capital in the near term, the Company may be required to significantly reduce its research, development, and administrative activities, including further reduction of its employee base. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the realization of the carrying value of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern. Our continuance as a going concern is dependent on our future profitability and on the on-going support of our shareholders, affiliates and creditors. In order to mitigate the going concern issues, we are actively pursuing business partnerships, managing our continuing operations, and seeking capital funding on an ongoing basis via the issuance of securities and private placements although we may not succeed in these mitigation efforts.
As part of ongoing austerity measures that have been implemented over the past two years at Drew, management decided in June 2011 to outsource the manufacturing of Drews instruments and cease all manufacturing out of its Dallas facility. Research and development activities performed in Dallas will also be eliminated and will be outsourced on an as needed basis. Management anticipates that the Dallas facility will cease manufacturing activities on or about December 31, 2011.
If the Company is unable to achieve continued improvement in this area in the near term, it is not likely that our existing cash and cash flow from operations will be sufficient to fund activities throughout the next 6 to 12 months without curtailing certain business activities. The Companys forecast of the period of time through which its financial resources will be adequate to support its operations is a forward-looking statement and involves risks and uncertainties, and actual results could vary as a result of a number of factors, including the factors discussed in Risk Factors of the Companys Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2011.
If the Company seeks to raise funds in the future, the Company may be required to raise those funds through public or private financings, strategic relationships or other arrangements at prices and other terms that may not be as favorable as they would without such qualification. The sale of additional equity and debt securities may result in additional dilution to the Companys shareholders. Additional financing may not be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to the Company or at all.
10. | Discontinued Operations |
In an effort to enhance stockholder value, improve working capital and enable the Company to focus on its core in-vitro diagnostics and ophthalmology manufacturing businesses, on April 30, 2010 the Company divested certain assets held by its Vascular Access subsidiaries to Vascular Solutions, Inc. The total sales price was $5,750,000, consisting of cash of $5,000,000 at closing and $750,000 payable in cash upon the successful completion of the transfer of the manufacturing to Vascular Solutions, Inc. plus a one-time earn-out payment in an amount equal to 25% of the net sales of the VascuView TAP products sold by Vascular Solutions, Inc. between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011. The manufacturing transfer was completed on August 31, 2010. During this four-month
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transition, the Company continued to manufacture product in its Wisconsin facility under a supply agreement concurrently entered into with Vascular Solutions, Inc. The supply agreement ended on August 30, 2010, and the Company has no significant continuing involvement in the operations of Vascular. Vascular Access generated approximately $565,000 in gross profit related to the supply agreement.
The following table summarizes the results of discontinued operations for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (in thousands):
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There are no assets and liabilities of discontinued operations included in the consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2011 and June 30, 2011.
11. | Expiration of Common Stock Warrants |
Common stock warrants in the amount of $1,601,346 have expired and were released to additional paid-in capital.
Item 2. | Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in, or incorporated by reference in, this report are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which provide current expectations or forecasts of future events. Such statements can be identified by the use of terminology such as anticipate, believe, could, estimate, expect, forecast, intend, may, plan, possible, project, should, will, and similar words or expressions. The Companys forward-looking statements include certain information relating to general business strategy, growth strategies, financial results, liquidity, product development, the introduction of new products, the potential markets and uses for the Companys products, the Companys regulatory filings with the FDA, acquisitions, the development of joint venture opportunities, intellectual property and patent protection and infringement, the loss of revenue due to the expiration on termination of certain agreements, the effect of competition on the structure of the markets in which the Company competes, increased legal, accounting and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance costs, defending the Company in litigation matters and the Companys cost saving initiatives. The reader must carefully consider forward-looking statements and understand that such statements involve a variety of risks and uncertainties, known and unknown, and may be affected by assumptions that fail to materialize as anticipated. Consequently, no forward-looking statement can be guaranteed, and actual results may vary materially. It is not possible to foresee or identify all factors affecting the Companys forward-looking statements, and the reader therefore should not consider the list of such factors contained in its periodic report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2011 and this Form 10-Q quarterly report to be an exhaustive statement of all risks, uncertainties or potentially inaccurate assumptions.
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Executive Overview Three-Month Period Ended September 30, 2011
The following highlights are discussed in further detail within this report. The reader is encouraged to read this report in its entirety to gain a more complete understanding of factors impacting the Companys performance and financial condition.
| Product revenue from continuing operations decreased approximately $453,000 or 6.1% during the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to the same period of last fiscal year. The decrease is related to sales decreases in the Companys ECD segment of approximately 7.7% and in the Sonomed-Escalon segment of 2.7%. |
| Other revenue from continuing operations decreased approximately $7,000 or 100 % during the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to the same period of last fiscal year. This was attributable to decreased Bio-Rad royalties received in the ECD segment. |
| Cost of goods sold as a percentage of product revenue from continuing operations decreased to approximately 56.6% of product revenues during the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to approximately 58.4% of product revenue for the same period of last fiscal year. |
| Total operating expenses decreased approximately 5.4% during the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to the same period of prior fiscal year. This was due to decreased marketing, general and administrative expenses of 5.6% and a decrease of 3.5% in research and development expenses related to the reduced research and development projects in favor of outsourcing in the ECD segment. |
Company Overview
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with interim condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, which are set forth in Item 1 of this report.
The Company operates in the healthcare market specializing in the development, manufacture, marketing and distribution of medical devices and pharmaceuticals in the areas of ophthalmology, diabetes and hematology. The Company and its products are subject to regulation and inspection by the FDA. The FDA requires extensive testing of new products prior to sale and has jurisdiction over the safety, efficacy and manufacture of products, as well as product labeling and marketing. The Companys Internet address is www.escalonmed.com.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that impact amounts reported therein. The most significant of those involve the application of FASB-issued authoritative guidance concerning Revenue Recognition, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, discussed further in the notes to consolidated financial statements included in the Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2011. The financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and, as such, include amounts based on informed estimates and judgments of management. For example, estimates are used in determining valuation allowances for deferred income taxes, uncollectible receivables, obsolete inventory, sales returns and rebates, warranty liabilities and purchased intangible assets. Actual results achieved in the future could differ from current estimates. The Company used what it believes are reasonable assumptions and, where applicable, established valuation techniques in making its estimates.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue from the sale of its products at the time of shipment, when title and risk of loss transfer. The Company provides products to its distributors at agreed wholesale prices and to the balance of its customers at set retail prices. Distributors can receive discounts for accepting high volume shipments. The discounts are reflected immediately in the net invoice price, which is the basis for revenue recognition. No further material discounts are given.
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The Companys considerations for recognizing revenue upon shipment of product to a distributor are based on the following:
| Persuasive evidence that an arrangement (purchase order and sales invoice) exists between a willing buyer (distributor) and the Company that outlines the terms of the sale (company information, quantity of goods, purchase price and payment terms). The buyer (distributor) does not have a right of return. |
| Shipping terms are ex-factory shipping point. At this point the buyer (distributor) takes title to the goods and is responsible for all risks and rewards of ownership, including insuring the goods as necessary. |
| The Companys price to the buyer (distributor) is fixed and determinable as specifically outlined on the sales invoice. The sales arrangement does not have customer cancellation or termination clauses. |
| The buyer (distributor) places a purchase order with the Company; the terms of the sale are cash, COD or credit. Customer credit is determined based on the Companys policies and procedures related to the buyers (distributors) creditworthiness. Based on this determination, the Company believes that collectibility is reasonably assured. |
The Company assesses collectibility based on creditworthiness of the customer and past transaction history. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and does not require collateral from its customers. For many of the Companys international customers, the Company requires an irrevocable letter of credit to be issued by the customer before the purchase order is accepted.
Valuation of Intangible Assets
The Company annually evaluates for impairment its intangible assets and goodwill in accordance with SFAS 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable, see footnote 4 to consolidated financial statements included in Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2011 for details on a goodwill impairment charge related to the carrying amount of EMIs goodwill. These intangible assets include goodwill, trademarks and trade names. Recoverability of these assets is measured by comparison of their carrying amounts to future discounted cash flows the assets are expected to generate. If identifiable intangibles are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized equals the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds its fair market value. The Company does not amortize intangible assets with indefinite useful lives, rather such assets are required to be tested for impairment at least annually or sooner whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the assets may be impaired. The Company performs its intangible asset impairment tests on or about June 30, of each year. Any such impairment charge could be significant and could have a material adverse impact on the Companys financial statements if and when an impairment charge is recorded.
Income/(Loss) Per Share
The Company computes net income/(loss) per share under the provisions of FASB issued authoritative guidance.
Under the provisions of FASB issued authoritative guidance, basic and diluted net income/(loss) per share is computed by dividing the net income/(loss) for the period by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. The calculation of diluted net income/(loss) per share excludes potential common shares if the impact is anti-dilutive. Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net income/(loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share are determined in the same manner as basic earnings per share, except that the number of shares is increased by assuming exercise of dilutive stock options and warrants using the treasury stock method.
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Taxes
Estimates of taxable income of the various legal entities and jurisdictions are used in the tax rate calculation. Management uses judgment in estimating what the Companys income tax will be for the year. Since judgment is involved, there is a risk that the tax rate may significantly increase or decrease in any period.
In determining income/(loss) for financial statement purposes, management must make certain estimates and judgments. These estimates and judgments occur in the calculation of certain tax liabilities and in the determination of the recoverability of certain deferred tax assets, which arise from temporary differences between the tax and financial statement recognition of revenue and expense. FASB issued authoritative guidance concerning accounting for income taxes also requires that the deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance, if based on the available evidence, it is more likely that not that all or some portion of the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized in future periods.
In evaluating the Companys ability to recover the Companys deferred tax assets, management considers all available positive and negative evidence including the Companys past operating results, the existence of cumulative losses and near-term forecasts of future taxable income that is consistent with the plans and estimates management is using to manage the underlying businesses.
Through September 30, 2011, the Company has recorded a valuation allowance against the Companys net operating losses for all of the deferred tax asset due to uncertainty of their realization as a result of the Companys earnings history, the number of years the Companys net operating losses and tax credits can be carried forward, the existence of taxable temporary differences and near-term earnings expectations. The amount of the valuation allowance could decrease if facts and circumstances change that materially increase taxable income prior to the expiration of the loss carryforwards. Any reduction would reduce (increase) the income tax expense (benefit) in the period such determination is made by the Company.
The Company has adopted FASB issued guidance related to accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, which provides a comprehensive model for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure in financial statements of uncertain income tax positions that a company has taken or expects to take on a tax return. Under the FASB guidance a company can recognize the benefit of an income tax position only if it is more likely than not (greater than 50%) that the tax position will be sustained upon tax examination, based solely on the technical merits of the tax position. Otherwise, no benefit can be recognized. The tax benefits recognized are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Additionally, companies are required to accrue interest and related penalties, if applicable, on all tax exposures for which reserves have been established consistent with jurisdictional tax laws. The Company has elected to recognize interest expense and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as a component of its provision for income taxes.
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation expense for all stock-based compensation awards granted after July 1, 2006 is based on the grant-date fair value estimate in accordance with the provisions of the FASB issued guidance. The Company recognizes these compensation costs on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award.
Valuations are based on highly subjective assumptions about the future, including stock price volatility and exercise patterns. The fair value of share-based payment awards was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Expected volatilities are based on the historical volatility of the Companys stock. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercise and employee terminations. The expected term of options granted represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate for periods within the expected life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant.
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Three-Month Periods Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
The following table shows consolidated product revenue from continuing operations by business unit as well as identifying trends in business unit product revenues for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010. Table amounts are in thousands:
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$ | 4,613 | $ | 4,998 | -7.7 | % | ||||||
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Consolidated product revenue decreased approximately $453,000, or 6.1%, to $7,020,000 during the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to the same period last fiscal year.
In the ECD business segment, product revenue decreased $385,000, or 7.7%, as compared to the same period last fiscal year. The decrease is related to a decrease in revenue at the Biocode facility due to the loss of a large customer during the period and a decline in international export business.
In the Sonomed-Escalon segment, product revenue decreased $68,000, or 2.7%, to $2,407,000 during the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to the same period last fiscal year. The decrease in revenue is attributed to decreased sales of $108,000 in Sonomeds ultrasound products offset by an increase of $6,000 in EMIs imaging systems and an increase in Treks surgical and gas products of $34,000.
The following table presents consolidated other revenues by reportable business unit for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010. Table amounts are in thousands:
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Consolidated other revenue decreased by approximately $7,000, or 100%, to $0 during the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to the same period last fiscal year. This was attributable to decreased Bio-Rad royalties received in the ECD segment.
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The following table presents consolidated cost of goods sold by reportable business unit and as a percentage of related unit product revenues for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010. Table amounts are in thousands:
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$ | 2,752 | 59.7 | % | $ | 2,991 | 59.8 | % | ||||||||
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Consolidated cost of goods sold from continuing operations totaled approximately $3,976,000, or 56.6% of product revenue, for the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to $4,362,000, or 58.4% of product revenue, for the same period last fiscal year.
Cost of goods sold in the ECD segment totaled $2,752,000, or 59.7% of product revenue, for the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to $2,991,000, or 59.8% of product revenue, for the same period last fiscal year. Margins on Drews instruments continue to range between 0% to 20% depending on the product. These lower margin sales are offset by the margins achieved on reagent sales which ranged from 50% to 70% during the periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010.
Cost of goods sold in the Sonomed-Escalon business segment totaled $1,224,000, or 50.9% of product revenue, for the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to $1,371,000 or 55.4% of product revenue, for the same period last fiscal year. The decrease in cost of goods sold as percentage of product revenue is related to the decreased direct labor costs in Trek products and change of product mix with increased sales of high margin PacScan products and AXIS imaging software.
The following table presents consolidated marketing, general and administrative expenses from continuing operations as well as identifying trends in business unit marketing, general and administrative expenses for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010. Table amounts are in thousands:
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$ | 1,986 | $ | 2,192 | -9.4 | % | ||||||
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684 | 657 | 4.1 | % | ||||||||
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Consolidated marketing, general and administrative expenses decreased $200,000, or 5.6%, to $3,371,000 during the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to the same period last fiscal year.
Marketing, general and administrative expenses in the ECD business segment decreased $206,000, or 9.4%, to $1,986,000, as compared to the same period last fiscal year. During the last fiscal year it was decided that all manufacturing operations at our Dallas facility will be outsourced and the facility in Dallas will be closed on or about December 31, 2011. ECD has begun to realize the savings from this decision during the three-months ended September 30, 2011.
Marketing, general and administrative expenses in the Sonomed-Escalon business segment increased $27,000, or 4.1%, to $684,000, as compared to the same period last fiscal year. The increase is related to an increase in sales forces and advertising expenses of EMI, increased consulting and exhibition costs of Sonomed offset by bad-debts adjustment made during the three-month period ended September 30, 2011.
Marketing, general and administrative expenses in the Escalon Medical Corp business segment decreased $21,000, or 2.9%, to $701,000, as compared to the same period last fiscal year.
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The following table presents consolidated research and development expenses as well as identifying trends in business unit research and development expenses for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010. Table amounts are in thousands:
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Consolidated research and development expenses decreased $14,000, or 3.5%, to $382,000 during the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to the same period last fiscal year. Research and development expenses were primarily expenses associated with the planned introduction of new and or enhanced products in the ECD and Sonomed-Escalon business units.
Research and development expenses in the ECD business segment decreased $27,000, or 14.3%, to $162,000, as compared to the same period last fiscal year. The decrease is due to the cost reduction implemented in prior years which significantly reduced the research and development headcount in favor of outsourcing substantially all future research and development projects on an as needed basis.
Research and development expenses in the Sonomed-Escalon business segment increased $13,000, or 6.3%, to $220,000, as compared to the same period last fiscal year. The increase is related to the increased headcounts in research and development of imaging products partially offset by decreased consulting expense for ultrasound products.
The Company recognized a gain of $1,000 and loss of $23,000 related to its investment in OTM during the three-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. OTM began operations during the three-month period ended September 30, 2004. (See Note 6 of the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.)
There was no interest income for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010.
Interest expense was $82,000 for each of the three-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Changes in overall liquidity and capital resources from continuing operations during the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 are reflected in the following table (in thousands):
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Working capital decreased approximately $737,000 as of September 30, 2011, and the current ratio decreased to 2.3 to 1 compared to 2.4 to 1 when compared to June 30, 2011.
Cash Provided by/Used in Operating Activities
During the three-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company generated cash inflows and outflows from operating activities of $41,000 and $833,000, respectively. The net increase in cash provided by operating activities of approximately $874,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year is due primarily to the following factors:
For the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, the Company had a net loss of $790,000 and experienced net cash in flows from a decrease in accounts receivable of $1,169,000, and non-cash expenditures on depreciation and amortization and compensation expense related to stock options of approximately $223,000 and $24,000, respectively. These cash in-flows were partially offset by a decrease in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities of $433,000 and an increase in current and long-term assets and inventory of $60,000 and $91,000, respectively.
In the prior fiscal period ended September 30, 2010, the Company had a net loss of $649,000, and experienced net cash in flows from an increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities of $640,000, and non-cash expenditures on depreciation and amortization and compensation expense related to stock options of approximately $240,000 and $39,000, respectively. These cash in-flows were partially offset by increases in accounts receivable and inventory, which increased by $356,000 and $762,000, respectively, and income from discontinued operations of $304,000.
Cash Flows Used in Investing and Financing Activities
Cash flows used in investing activities of $7,000 is related to purchase of fixed assets during the three-month period ended September 30, 2011.
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Cash flows used in investing activities of $88,000 is related to investment in OTM of $24,000 and purchase of fixed assets of $64,000 during the three-month period ended September 30, 2010.
Cash flows provided by financing activities of $46,000 were related to proceeds of $134,000 from a related party note payable offset by the scheduled long-term debt payment of $89,000 during the three-month period ended September 30, 2011.
Cash flows used in financing activities were approximately $51,000 for scheduled long-term debt payment during the three-month period ended September 30, 2010.
Debt History
On December 31, 2008, Drew acquired certain assets of Biocode for $5,900,000 (4,200,000 Euros) plus acquisition costs of approximately $300,000. The sales price was payable in cash of approximately $324,000 (approximately 231,000 Euros) and $5,865,000 in debt from Drew. The seller-provided financing is collateralized by certain assets of Biocode. Biocode assets were vertically integrated into the Companys clinical diagnostics business that includes Drew and JAS.
On April 29, 2011 the Company amended its seller financed debt in connection with the Biocode transaction. Under the terms of the debt refinancing, the Company agreed to pay the balance of the seller provided financing of 3,375,000 Euros by the sum per month in euros having an exchange value of $50,000 United States Dollars as of the date of payment. Interest rate remained unchanged and interest will accrue on the outstanding amount of the purchase price at an interest rate of 7% per year on the basis of the actual days elapsed and a 365 day year. The first payment under the amended agreement was paid on May 31, 2011. Upon the 60th month after this Amendment, the Company agreed to pay the balance of the outstanding amount in euros in full in one payment.
Continuing Operations
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has incurred recurring operating losses, will no longer have the benefit of cash inflows from Vascular and the debt payments related to the Biocode acquisition commenced on June 30. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. If the Company is unsuccessful in its efforts to raise additional capital in the near term, the Company may be required to significantly reduce its research, development, and administrative activities, including further reduction of its employee base. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the realization of the carrying value of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern. Our continuance as a going concern is dependent on our future profitability and on the on-going support of our shareholders, affiliates and creditors. In order to mitigate the going concern issues, we are actively pursuing business partnerships, managing our continuing operations, and seeking capital funding on an ongoing basis via the issuance of securities and private placements although we may not succeed in these mitigation efforts.
As part of ongoing austerity measures that have been implemented over the past two years at Drew, management decided in June 2011 to outsource the manufacturing of Drews instruments and cease all manufacturing out of its Dallas facility. Research and development activities performed in Dallas will also be eliminated and will be outsourced on an as needed basis. Management anticipates that the Dallas facility will cease manufacturing activities on or about December 31, 2011.
If the Company is unable to achieve continued improvement in this area in the near term, it is not likely that our existing cash and cash flow from operations will be sufficient to fund activities throughout the next 6 to 12 months without curtailing certain business activities. The Companys forecast of the period of time through which its
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financial resources will be adequate to support its operations is a forward-looking statement and involves risks and uncertainties, and actual results could vary as a result of a number of factors, including the factors discussed in Risk Factors of the Companys Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2011.
If the Company seeks to raise funds in the future, the Company may be required to raise those funds through public or private financings, strategic relationships or other arrangements at prices and other terms that may not be as favorable as they would without such qualification. The sale of additional equity and debt securities may result in additional dilution to the Companys shareholders. Additional financing may not be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to the Company or at all.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations
The Company was not a party to any off-balance sheet arrangements during the three-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010.
The following table presents the Companys contractual obligations as of September 30, 2011 (interest is not included in the table as it is immaterial):
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$ | 4,428,964 | $ | 267,720 | $ | 594,900 | $ | 3,566,344 | $ | 0 | ||||||||||
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3,637,840 | 825,745 | 1,396,072 | 990,016 | 426,007 | |||||||||||||||
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Interest Rate Risk
The table below provides information about the Companys financial instruments consisting of fixed interest rate debt obligations. For debt obligations, the table represents principal cash flows and related interest rates by expected maturity dates.
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Notes payable-Biocode |
7 | % | $ | 267,720 | $ | 287,074 | $ | 307,826 | $ | 330,079 | $ | 3,236,265 | $ | 4,428,964 |
Item 4T. | Controls and Procedures |
(A) | Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures |
The Companys management, with the participation of the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer, have established disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to the officers who certify the Companys financial reports and to other members of senior management and the Board of Directors.
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Based on their evaluation of the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or the Exchange Act), as of September 30, 2011 the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of the Company have concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Companys management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(B) | Internal Control over Financial Reporting |
There have not been any changes in the Companys internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act), during the first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2011 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
Part II. | Other Information |
Item 1. | Legal Proceedings |
See note 4 of the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements for further information regarding the Companys legal proceedings.
Item 1A. | Risk Factors |
There are no material changes from the risks previously disclosed in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended June 30, 2011.
Item 6. | Exhibits |
31.1 | Certificate of Chief Executive Officer under Rule 13a-14(a). | |
31.2 | Certificate of Principal Financial and Accounting Officer under Rule 13a-14(a). | |
32.1 | Certificate of Chief Executive Officer under Section 1350 of Title 18 of the United States Code. | |
32.2 | Certificate of Principal Financial and Accounting Officer under Section 1350 of Title 18 of the United States Code. |
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Escalon Medical Corp. | ||||
(Registrant) | ||||
Date: November 14, 2011 | By: | /s/ Richard J. DePiano | ||
Richard J. DePiano | ||||
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | ||||
Date: November 14, 2011 | By: | /s/ Robert OConnor | ||
Robert OConnor | ||||
Chief Financial Officer |
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