BIOMERICA INC - Quarter Report: 2014 February (Form 10-Q)
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 7,543,714 shares of common stock, par value $0.08, as of April 14, 2014.
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PART I | Financial Information |
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Item 1. | Financial Statements: |
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| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (unaudited) Three and Nine Months Ended February 28, 2014 and 2013 | 1 |
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| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets(unaudited)February 28, 2014 and (audited) May 31, 2013 | 2 |
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| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)-Nine Months Ended February 28, 2014 and 2013 | 3 |
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| Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) | 4-9 |
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Item 2. | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 9 |
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Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk | 11 |
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Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | 11 |
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PART II | Other Information |
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Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | 11 |
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Item 1A. | Risk Factors | 11 |
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Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities & Use of Proceeds | 12 |
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Item 3. | Defaults upon Senior Securities | 12 |
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Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures | 12 |
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Item 5. | Other Information | 12 |
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Item 6. | Exhibits | 12 |
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| Signatures | 13 |
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BIOMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||||||||||
AND COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)INCOME (UNAUDITED) | |||||||||||
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| Nine Months Ended |
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February 28, 2014 |
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February 28, 2013 |
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February 28, 2014 |
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Net sales | $ | 3,441,299 |
| $ | 5,002,418 |
| $ | 1,492,719 |
| $ | 1,416,698 |
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Cost of sales |
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| (3,055,575) |
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| (914,157) |
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| (971,316) |
Gross profit |
| 1,094,496 |
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| 1,946,843 |
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| 578,562 |
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| 445,382 |
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Operating Expenses: |
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Selling, general and administrative |
| 1,114,872 |
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| 1,096,627 |
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| 405,768 |
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| 358,533 |
Research and development |
| 368,222 |
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| 353,904 |
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| 140,177 |
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| 150,182 |
Total operating expenses |
| 1,483,094 |
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| 1,450,531 |
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| 545,945 |
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| 508,715 |
(Loss) income from operations |
| (388,598) |
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| 496,312 |
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| 32,617 |
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| (63,333) |
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Other Income (Expense): |
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Dividend and interest income |
| 13,681 |
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| 9,316 |
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| 3,482 |
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| 7,073 |
Interest (expense) income |
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| (302) |
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Total other income |
| 13,601 |
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| 9,014 |
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| 3,462 |
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| 7,079 |
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(Loss) income before income tax |
| (374,997) |
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| 505,326 |
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| 36,079 |
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| (56,254) |
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(Provision) benefit for income taxes |
| (9,535) |
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| (12,389) |
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| (9,535) |
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| 20,640 |
Net (loss) income | $ | (384,532) |
| $ | 492,937 |
| $ | 26,544 |
| $ | (35,614) |
Basic net (loss) income per common share | $ | (0.05) |
| $ | 0.07 |
| $ | 0.00 |
| $ | (0.01) |
Diluted net (loss) income per common share | $ | (0.05) |
| $ | 0.07 |
| $ | 0.00 |
| $ | (0.01) |
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares: |
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Basic |
| 7,310,872 |
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| 6,972,671 |
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| 7,378,403 |
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| 7,000,011 |
Diluted |
| 7,310,872 |
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| 7,410,917 |
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| 7,731,252 |
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| 7,000,011 |
Net (loss) income | $ | (384,532) |
| $ | 492,937 |
| $ | 26,544 |
| $ | (35,614) |
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax: |
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Foreign currency translation |
| (1,114) |
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| (2,709) |
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| (1,110) |
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| (2,155) |
Comprehensive (loss) income | $ | (385,646) |
| $ | 490,228 |
| $ | 25,434 |
| $ | (37,769) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. |
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BIOMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||
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February 28,
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Assets |
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Current Assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,665,690 |
| $ | 2,469,796 |
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $120,405 and $115,730 as of February 28, 2014 and May 31, 2013, respectively |
| 1,171,767 |
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| 871,660 |
Inventories, net |
| 1,938,341 |
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| 1,571,221 |
Prepaid expenses and other |
| 141,007 |
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| 196,678 |
Deferred tax assets, current portion |
| 144,000 |
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| 144,000 |
Total current assets |
| 5,060,805 |
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| 5,253,355 |
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Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $1,163,523 and $844,684 as of February 28, 2014 and May 31, 2013, respectively |
| 640,471 |
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| 654,620 |
Deferred tax assets, net of current portion |
| 85,000 |
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| 85,000 |
Investments |
| 165,324 |
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| 165,324 |
Intangible assets, net |
| 248,090 |
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| 165,200 |
Other assets |
| 71,388 |
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| 71,388 |
Total assets | $ | 6,271,078 |
| $ | 6,394,887 |
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity |
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Current Liabilities: |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 423,130 |
| $ | 351,917 |
Accrued compensation |
| 120,322 |
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| 207,976 |
Total current liabilities |
| 543,452 |
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| 559,893 |
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Commitments and Contingencies (Note 6) |
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Shareholders' Equity: |
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Preferred stock, no par value authorized 5,000,000 shares, none issued and none outstanding at February 28, 2014 and May 31, 2013 |
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Common stock, $0.08 par value authorized 25,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 7,513,714 and 7,274,714 at February 28, 2014 and May 31, 2013, respectively |
| 601,096 |
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| 581,976 |
Additional paid-in-capital |
| 18,293,554 |
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| 18,034,396 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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Accumulated deficit |
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Total Shareholders' Equity |
| 5,727,626 |
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| 5,834,994 |
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $ | 6,271,078 |
| $ | 6,394,887 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. |
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BIOMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net (loss) income | $ | (384,532) |
| $ | 492,937 |
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in)provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
| 148,624 |
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| 164,411 |
Stock option expense |
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| 17,155 |
Change in provision for losses on accounts receivable |
| 4,675 |
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Inventory reserve |
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| 3,891 |
Decrease in deferred rent liability |
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Changes in assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
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| 691,339 |
Inventories |
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| 111,943 |
Prepaid expenses and other assets |
| 55,671 |
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Accounts payable and other accrued expenses |
| 81,323 |
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| 7,362 |
Other assets |
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Accrued compensation | (87,654) | 30,870 | |||
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Purchases of property and equipment |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Proceeds from sale of common stock |
| 150,000 |
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Proceeds from exercise of stock options |
| 17,275 |
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| 40,414 |
Payments on line of credit or equipment loan |
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
| 167,275 |
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Effect of exchange rate changes in cash |
| (1,114) |
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Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents |
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| 1,241,335 |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
| 2,469,796 |
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| 1,077,342 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 1,665,690 |
| $ | 2,318,677 |
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash-Flow Information: |
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Cash paid during the period for: |
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Interest | $ | 80 |
| $ | 302 |
Income taxes | $ | 9,535 |
| $ | 108,160 |
Non-Cash Investing Activities: |
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Payment of international regulatory approval fees in exchange for $100,000 due on agreement to purchase Biomerica restricted stock | $ | 100,000 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. |
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Inventories
The Company values inventory at the lower of cost (determined using a combination of specific lot identification and the first-in, first-out methods) or market. Management periodically reviews inventory for excess quantities and obsolescence. Management evaluates quantities on hand, physical condition, and technical functionality as these characteristics may be impacted by anticipated customer demand for current products and new product introductions. The reserve is adjusted based on such evaluation, with a corresponding provision included in cost of sales. Abnormal amounts of idle facility expenses, freight, handling costs and wasted material are recognized as current period charges and the allocation of fixed production overhead is based on the normal capacity of the Companys production facilities.
The approximate balances of inventories are the following at:
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Raw materials | $ | 885,000 |
| $ | 787,000 |
Work in progress |
| 758,000 |
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| 555,000 |
Finished products |
| 295,000 |
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| 229,000 |
Total | $ | 1,938,000 |
| $ | 1,571,000 |
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Expenditures for additions and major improvements are capitalized. Repairs and maintenance costs are charged to operations as incurred. When property and equipment are retired or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation or amortization is removed from the accounts, and gains or losses from retirements and dispositions are credited or charged to income.
Depreciation and amortization are provided over the estimated useful lives of the related assets, ranging from 5 to 10 years, using the straight-line method. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the estimated useful life of the asset or the term of the lease. Depreciation and amortization expense on property and equipment and leasehold improvements amounted to $45,283 and $49,220 for the three months ended February 28, 2014 and 2013, and $131,514 and $142,484 for the nine months ended February 28, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets include trademarks, product rights, licenses, technology rights and patents, and are accounted for based on Accounting Standards Codification ASC 350 Intangibles Goodwill and Other (ASC 350). In that regard, intangible assets that have indefinite useful lives are not amortized but are tested at least annually for impairment or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. Intangible assets are being amortized using the straight-line method over the useful life; not to exceed 18 years for marketing and distribution rights, 10 years for purchased technology use rights, licenses, and 17 years for patents. Amortization amounted to $5,989 and $4,368 for the three months ended February 28, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $17,110 and $21,927 for the nine months ended February 28, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company follows the guidance of the accounting provisions of ASC 718 Share-based Compensation (ASC 718), which requires the use of the fair-value based method to determine compensation for all arrangements under which employees and others receive shares of stock or equity instruments (warrants and options).The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes valuation model that uses assumptions for expected volatility, expected dividends, expected forfeiture rate, expected term, and the risk-free interest rate.
Investments
From time-to-time, the Company makes investments in privately-held companies. The Company determines whether the fair values of any investments in privately-held entities have declined below their carrying value whenever adverse events or changes in circumstances indicate that recorded values may not be recoverable. If the Company considers any such decline to be other than temporary (based on various factors, including historical financial results, and the overall health of the investees industry), a write-down to estimated fair value is recorded. The Company currently has not written down the investment and no events have occurred which could indicate the carrying value to be less than the fair value. Investments represent the Companys investment in a Polish distributor which is primarily engaged in distributing medical devices. The Company owns approximately 6% of the investee, and accordingly, applies the cost method to account for the investment. Under the cost method, investments are recorded at cost, with gains and losses recognized as of the sale date, and income recorded when received.
Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs
Shipping and handling fees billed to customers are classified as revenues, and shipping and handling costs are classified as cost of sales. The Company included shipping and handling fees billed to customers in net sales. The Company included shipping and handling costs associated with inbound freight and unreimbursed shipping to customers in cost of sales.
Research and Development
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes (ASC 740). Deferred tax assets and liabilities arise from temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years. These temporary differences are measured using enacted tax rates. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce deferred tax assets to the extent that management considers it is more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will not be realized. In determining the valuation allowance,management considers factors such as the reversal of deferred income tax liabilities, projected taxable income, and the character of income tax assets and tax planning strategies. A change to these factors could impact the estimated valuation allowance and income tax expense. The Companys annual effective tax rate is approximately 38%, however, due to its federal net operating loss carry forwards, the effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2014 was adjusted for utilization of these carry forwards. During the quarter ended February 28, 2013, the Company recorded a refund due from the state of California which resulted in an adjustment to the provision for income taxes.
Foreign Currency Translation
The subsidiary located in Germany is accounted for primarily using local functional currency. Accordingly, assets and liabilities of this subsidiary are translated using exchange rates in effect at the end of the period, and revenues and costs are translated using average exchange rates for the period. The resulting adjustments are presented as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive loss.
Deferred Rent
Incentive payments received from landlords are recorded as deferred lease incentives and are amortized over the underlying lease term on a straight-line basis as a reduction of rent expense.When the terms of an operating lease provide for periods of free rent, rent concessions, and/or rent escalations, the Company establishes a deferred rent liability for the difference between the scheduled rent payment and the straight-line rent expense recognized. This deferred rent liability is amortized over the underlying lease term on a straight-line basis as a reduction of rent expense.
Net Income (Loss) Per Share
Basic earnings (loss) per share are computed as net income (loss) divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution that could occur from common shares issuable through stock options, warrants and other convertible securities.The total amount of anti-dilutive warrants or options not included in the earnings per share calculation for the three months ended February 28, 2013 was 910,625. There were no anti-dilutive warrants or options excluded from the earnings per share calculation for the nine months ended February 28, 2013. There were no anti-dilutive warrants or options excluded from the earnings per share calculation for the three months ended February 28, 2014.The total amount of anti-dilutive warrants or options not included in earnings (loss) per share calculation for the nine months ended February 28, 2014 was 359,013.
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Note 6: Commitments and Contingencies
In March 2014, the Company renewed the line of credit (the "Line") with its bank with a borrowing limit of $250,000. The line is secured by substantially all of the Companys assets, bears interest at 2.0% plus the Wall Street Journal Prime West Coast Edition prime rate. The balance at February 28, 2014 and May 31, 2013 was $0 and $43,000, respectively.
On June 18, 2009, the Company entered into an agreement to lease a building in Irvine, California. The lease commenced September 1, 2009 and ends August 31, 2016. The initial base rent was set at $18,490 per month with scheduled annual increases through the end of the lease term. The rent is currently set at $20,810 per month.
Note 7: Subsequent Events
In March 2014, options to purchase 30,000 shares of the Companys common stock were exercised at the exercise price of $0.60 per share. Net proceeds to the Company were $18,000.
On March 18, 2014, the Board of Directors approved the grant of 126,000 options to purchase shares of the Company under the 2010 Stock Option Plan at an exercise price of $0.71 per share with an expiration date of five years from date of grant.
Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
CERTAIN INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN (AS WELL AS INFORMATION INCLUDED IN ORAL STATEMENTS OR OTHER WRITTEN STATEMENTS MADE OR TO BE MADE BY BIOMERICA) CONTAINS STATEMENTS THAT ARE FORWARD-LOOKING,SUCH AS STATEMENTS RELATING TO ANTICIPATED FUTURE REVENUES OF THE COMPANY AND SUCCESS OR CURRENT PRODUCT OFFERINGS. SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION INVOLVES IMPORTANT RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES THAT COULD SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT ANTICIPATED RESULTS IN THE FUTURE, AND ACCORDINGLY, SUCH RESULTS MAY DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE EXPRESSED IN ANY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS MADE BY OR ON BEHALF OF BIOMERICA. THE POTENTIAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES INCLUDE, AMONG OTHERS, FLUCTUATIONS IN THE COMPANY'S OPERATING RESULTS. THESE RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES ALSO INCLUDE THE SUCCESS OF THE COMPANY IN RAISING NEEDED CAPITAL, THE ABILITY OF THE COMPANY TO MAINTAIN REQUIREMENTS TO BE LISTED ON NASDAQ, THE CONTINUAL DEMAND FOR THE COMPANY'S PRODUCTS, COMPETITIVE AND ECONOMIC FACTORS OF THE MARKETPLACE, AVAILABILITY OF RAW MATERIALS, HEALTH CARE REGULATIONS AND THE STATE OF THE ECONOMY. READERS ARE CAUTIONED NOT TO PLACE UNDUE RELIANCE ON THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, WHICH SPEAK ONLY AS OF THE DATE HEREOF, AND THE COMPANY UNDERTAKES NO OBLIGATION TO UPDATE THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS.
OVERVIEW
Biomerica, Inc. and Subsidiaries ("Biomerica",the "Company", "we" or "our") develops, manufactures, and markets medical diagnostic products designed for the early detection and monitoring of chronic diseases and medical conditions. Our medical diagnostic products are sold worldwide in two markets: 1) clinical laboratories and 2) point of care (physicians' offices and over-the-counter drugstores).Our diagnostic test kits are used to analyze blood or urine from patients in the diagnosis of various diseases and other medical complications, or to measure the level of specific hormones, antibodies, antigens or other substances, which may exist in the human body in extremely small concentrations.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Consolidated net sales for Biomerica were $1,492,719 for the three months ended February 28, 2014 as compared to $1,416,698 for the same period in the previous year. This represents an increase of $76,021 or 5.4%. The increase for the three month period was due to increased sales in the United States. In addition, while China sales were down compared to the same period last fiscal year,the sales in this quarter increased compared to the first and second quarters of this fiscal year. For the nine month periods ended February 28, 2014 as compared to February 28, 2013, net sales were $3,441,299 as compared to $5,002,418, a decrease of $1,561,119, or 31.2%. The decrease for the nine month period was primarily due to the decrease of sales in Asia which resulted from the restructuring of the Companys distribution channel in China which is negatively impacting sales in the near term. Management anticipates that sales volume through this distribution channel will increase.
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For the three months ended February 28, 2014 as compared to 2013, cost of sales decreased as a percentage of sales from 68.6% of sales or $971,316, to 61.2% of sales, or $914,157. This decrease in cost of sales was the result of various factors, which included product mix of items sold, lower wages and lower scrap. For the nine months ended February 28, 2014 as compared to 2013, cost of sales as a percentage of sales increased from 61.1% of sales or $3,055,575, to 68.2% of sales or $2,346,803. The increase in cost of sales as a percentage was primarily a result of the lower sales volume.
For the three months ended February 28, 2014 compared to 2013, selling, general and administrative costs increased by $47,255, or 13.2%. For the nine month periods ended February 28, 2014 as compared to 2013, general and administrative costs increased by $18,245, or 1.7%. The increase in selling, general and administrative costs was primarily due to higher cost of trade show attendance and commissions.
For the three months ended February 28, 2014 compared to 2013, research and development expenses decreased by $10,005, or 6.7%. This decrease was primarily due to lower material costs. For the nine month period ended February 28, 2014 as compared to February 29, 2013, these expenses increased by $14,318, or 4.0%. The increase for the nine months was primarily due to outside services.
For the three and nine month ended February 28, 2014 as compared to 2013, dividend and interest income and interest expense remained relatively constant.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
As of February 28, 2014 and May 31, 2013, the Company had cash and cash equivalents in the amount of $1,665,690 and $2,469,796 and working capital of $4,517,353 and $4,693,462, respectively.
During the nine months ended February 28, 2014 the Companys operations used cash of $852,902 compared to cash provided of $1,496,040 in the same period of the prior fiscal year. Cash used in operations in fiscal 2014 was a result of the net loss of $384,532, increases of $360,407 in inventory, increases of trade accounts receivable in the amount of $304,783 and delayed payout of compensation of $87,654. In addition to this, there were non-cash charges of approximately $148,624 which consisted primarily of depreciation expense. Cash used in investing activities in the nine months ended February 28, 2014 was $117,365 compared to the nine months ended February 28, 2013 of $249,410. The increase was due to equipment purchases of $117,365. Cash provided by financing activities in the nine months ended February 28, 2014 was $167,275 as compared to cash used of $2,586 in the nine months ended February 29, 2013. This was the result of $17,275 for stock options exercised and cash received from a private placement of restricted common stock in the amount of $150,000.
In March 2014, the Company renewed the line of credit (the "Line") with its bank which has a borrowing limit of $250,000. The line is secured by substantially all of the Companys assets, bears interest at 2.0% plus the Wall Street Journal Prime West Coast Edition prime rate. At February 28, 2014, the Company had not drawn any funds on the Line.
On April 8, 2013, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement wherein the Company agreed to issue and sell to a private investor 400,000 shares of restricted common stock at the purchase price of $1.25 per share ($500,000). On April 8, 2013, the initial deposit of $250,000 was received by the Company and therefore 200,000 shares were issued. On January 15, 2014, the remaining balance of the Purchase Agreement was fulfilled and therefore the remaining 200,000 shares were issued.
OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS - None.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires us to make a number of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Such estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We continue to monitor significant estimates made during the preparation of our financial statements. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate estimates and assumptions based upon historical experience and various other factors and circumstances. We believe our estimates and assumptions are reasonable in the circumstances; however, actual results may differ from these estimates under different future conditions.
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We believe that the estimates and assumptions that are most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations, in that they require subjective or complex judgments, form the basis for the accounting policies deemed to be most critical to us. These relate to revenue recognition, bad debts, inventory overhead application, and inventory reserve. We believe estimates and assumptions related to these critical accounting policies are appropriate under the circumstances; however, should future events or occurrences result in unanticipated consequences, there could be a material impact on our future financial conditions or results of operations. We suggest that our significant accounting policies be read in conjunction with this Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.
Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Our management evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, as of the end of the period covered by this report. Our management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. The disclosure controls and procedures have been designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective at the "reasonable assurance" level. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file and submit under the Exchange Act is (1) recorded, processed,summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Commission's rules and forms; and (2) accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation that occurred during our last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or that is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. None.
Item 1A. RISKS FACTORS.
You should read the following factors in conjunction with the factors discussed elsewhere in this and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in materials incorporated by reference in these filings. The following is intended to highlight certain factors that may affect the financial condition and results of operations of Biomerica, Inc. and are not meant to be an exhaustive discussion of risks that apply to companies such as Biomerica, Inc. Like other businesses, Biomerica, Inc. is susceptible to macroeconomic downturns in the United States or abroad, as were experienced in recent history that may affect the general economic climate and performance of Biomerica, Inc. or its customers.
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