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Coda Octopus Group, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2019 January (Form 10-Q)

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 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 January 31, 2019

 

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 001-38154

 

CODA OCTOPUS GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   34-200-8348

(State or other jurisdiction of

Incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

 

9100 Conroy Windermere Road, Suite 200, Windermere, Florida   34786
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   (863) 937 8985

 

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 is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer” and “large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (Check one): [  ]

 

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]

 

The number of shares outstanding of issuer’s common stock, $0.001 par value as of March 18, 2019 is 10,671,524.

 

 

 

 

 

 

INDEX

 

    Page
PART I - Financial Information    
     
Item 1: Financial Statements   3
     
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 31, 2019 (Unaudited) and October 31, 2018   4
     
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the Three Months Ended January 31, 2019 and 2018 (Unaudited)   6
     
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)   7
     
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended January 31, 2019 and 2018 (Unaudited)   8
     
Notes to (Unaudited) Consolidated Financial Statements   9
     
Item 2: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   21
     
Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks   27
     
Item 4: Controls and Procedures   27
     
PART II - Other Information    
     
Item 1: Legal Proceedings   28
     
Item 1A: Risk Factors   28
     
Item 2: Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds   28
     
Item 3: Default Upon Senior Securities   28
     
Item 4: Mine Safety Disclosures   28
     
Item 5: Other Information   28
     
Item 6: Exhibits   28
     
Signatures   29

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended January 31, 2019 and 2018

 

Contents

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 31, 2019 (Unaudited) and October 31, 2018   4-5
     
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the Three Months ended January 31, 2019 and 2018 (Unaudited)   6
     
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Three Months ended January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)   7
     
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months ended January 31, 2019 and 2018 (Unaudited)   8
     
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements   9-20

 

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CODA OCTOPUS GROUP, INC.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

January 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018

 

ASSETS

 

   2019   2018 
    Unaudited      
CURRENT ASSETS          
Cash and Cash Equivalents  $8,801,189   $7,512,422 
Accounts Receivables, Net   4,407,277    3,326,623 
Inventory   3,758,309    3,823,243 
Unbilled Receivables   1,902,587    3,013,116 
Other Current Assets   546,784    219,424 
Prepaid Expenses   491,670    227,479 
           
Total Current Assets   19,907,816    18,122,307 
           
FIXED ASSETS          
Property and Equipment, net   5,980,091    5,246,183 
           
OTHER ASSETS          
Goodwill and Other Intangibles, net   3,604,461    3,613,952 
Deferred tax assets   1,564,964    1,754,169 
Total other assets   5,169,425    5,368,121 
Total Assets  $31,057,332   $28,736,611 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements

 

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CODA OCTOPUS GROUP, INC.

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Continued)

January 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

   2019   2018 
   Unaudited     
CURRENT LIABILITIES          
Accounts Payable  $1,639,788   $988,148 
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities   744,940    685,454 
Loans and Note Payable, current   470,128    964,695 
Deferred Revenues, current   1,076,296    602,914 
           
Total Current Liabilities   3,931,152    3,241,211 
           
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES          
           
Deferred revenue, long term   156,829    48,906 
Loans and Note Payable, long term   940,088    1,059,544 
           
Total Long Term Liabilities   1,096,917    1,108,450 
           
Total Liabilities   5,028,069    4,349,661 
           
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
           
Common stock, $.001 par value; 150,000,000 shares authorized, 10,664,381 and 10,640,416 shares issued and outstanding as of January 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018, respectively   10,664    10,641 
Additional paid-in capital   58,704,800    58,599,378 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (1,930,808)   (2,228,663)
Accumulated deficit   (30,755,393)   (31,994,406)
           
Total Stockholders’ Equity   26,029,263    24,386,950 
           
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity  $31,057,332   $28,736,611 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income

For the Periods Indicated

 

   Three Months Ended 
   January 31, 2019   January 31, 2018 
         
Net Revenues  $5,758,508   $3,050,557 
           
Cost of Revenues   2,225,436    946,107 
           
Gross Profit   3,533,072    2,104,450 
           
OPERATING EXPENSES          
           
Research & Development   571,326    670,539 
Selling, General & Administrative   1,619,275    1,505,757 
           
Total Operating Expenses   2,190,601    2,176,296 
           
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS   1,342,471    (71,846)
           
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)          
Other Income   32,841    6,655 
Interest Expense   (25,061)   (102,748)
           
Total Other Income (Expense)   7,780    (96,093)
           
NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES   1,350,251    (167,939)
           
INCOME TAX BENEFIT (EXPENSE)          
Current tax benefit   77,967     
Deferred tax expense   (189,205)    
           
Total Income Tax Expense   (111,238)    
           
NET INCOME (LOSS)  $1,239,013   $(167,939)
           
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE:          
Basic  $0.12  $(0.02)
Diluted  $0.12  $(0.02)
           
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES:          
Basic   10,660,694    9,172,837 
Diluted   10,660,694    9,172,837 
           
NET INCOME (LOSS)  $1,239,013   $(167,939)
Other Comprehensive Income:          
           
Foreign currency translation adjustment   297,855    955,937 
           
Total Other Comprehensive Income   297,855    955,937 
           
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME  $1,536,868   $787,998 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity

For the Three Months Ended January 31, 2019

 

               Accumulated         
           Additional   Other         
   Common Stock   Paid-in   Comprehensive   Accumulated     
   Shares   Amount   Capital   Income (Loss)   Deficit   Total 
                         
Balance, October 31, 2018 (Audited)   10,640,416   $10,641   $58,599,378   $(2,228,663)  $(31,994,406)  $24,386,950 
                               
Stock Issued to Investors   23,965    23    105,422    -    -    105,445 
Foreign currency translation adjustment   -    -    -    297,855         297,855 
Net Income   -    -    -    -    1,239,013    1,239,013 
Balance, January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)   10,664,381   $10,664   $58,704,800   $(1,930,808)  $(30,755,393)  $26,029,263 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the Periods Indicated

 

   Three Months Ended January 31, 
   2019   2018 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES          
Net Income (Loss)  $1,239,013   $(167,939)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by/(used in) by operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   194,718    220,170 
(Increase) decrease in operating assets:          
Accounts receivable   (1,080,654)   (529,859)
Inventory   64,934    (513,045)
Unbilled receivables   1,110,529    1,129,108 
Other current assets   (327,360)   294,081 
Prepaid expenses   (264,191)   (12,778)
Deferred tax assets   189,205    - 
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:          
Accounts payable and other current liabilities   711,126    (528,284)
Deferred revenues   581,305    (51,791)
Net Cash provided by (used in) Operating Activities   2,418,625    (160,337)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES          
Purchases of property and equipment   (919,135)   (245,822)
Net Cash used in Investing Activities   (919,135)   (245,822)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES          
Repayments - loans and notes payable   (614,023)   (366,516)
Issuance of stock for cash   105,445    4,954,180 
Net Cash (used in) provided by Financing Activities   (508,578)   4,587,664 
EFFECT OF CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH   297,855    955,937 
           
NET INCREASE IN CASH   1,288,767    5,137,442 
           
CASH AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD   7,512,422    6,851,539 
           
CASH AT THE END OF THE PERIOD  $8,801,189   $11,988,981 
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION          
Cash paid for interest  $25,061   $91,248 
Cash paid for taxes  $7,840   $- 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements

 

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Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

January 31, 2019 and 2018

 

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared based upon U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules that permit reduced disclosure for interim periods. Therefore, they do not include all information and footnote disclosures necessary for a complete presentation of Coda Octopus Group, Inc.’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Coda Octopus Group, Inc. (“the Company”, “Coda Octopus,” “we,” or “us”) filed audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2018 and 2017 which included all information and notes necessary for such complete presentation in conjunction with its annual report on Form 10-K filed on February 1, 2019 (as amended on February 7, 2019, the “Form 10-K”). The results of operations for the interim period ended January 31, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future period or the entire fiscal year. These interim unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended October 31, 2018, which are contained in the Company’s report on Form 10-K. The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring items) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the Company’s financial position as of January 31, 2019 and the results of operations, comprehensive income and cash flows for the interim periods ended January 31, 2019 and 2018. The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in the consolidation. The Company uses the US dollar as the reporting currency for financial reporting. The financial position and results of operations of the Company’s UK-based operations are measured using the British Pound Sterling, Australian based operations are measured using Australian Dollars and Danish based operations are measured using Danish Kroner as the functional currencies. Foreign currency translation gains and losses are recorded as a change in other comprehensive income. Transaction gains and losses generated from the remeasurement of assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of our foreign operations are also included in other comprehensive income.

 

NOTE 2 – REVENUE RECOGNITION

 

Beginning on November 1, 2018, the Company adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). Previously, we had recognized revenue in accordance with FASB Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. After carefully comparing the old and the new revenue standards, we believe that our previous revenue recognition policy is substantially consistent with our new revenue recognition policy and that revenues are consistently stated between periods and there will not be a cumulative effect adjustment.

 

Topic 606 has established a five-step process to determine the amount of revenue to record from contracts with customers. The five steps are:

 

Determine if we have a contract with a customer;
Determine the performance obligations in that contract;
Determine the transaction price;
Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations; and
Determine when to recognize revenue.

 

All of our revenues are earned under formal contracts with our customers and is derived from both sales and rental of underwater technologies and equipment for imaging, mapping, defense and survey applications and from the engineering services that we provide. Our contracts do not include the possibility for additional contingent consideration so that our determination of the contract price does not involve having to consider potential variable additional consideration. Our product sales do not include a right of return by the customer.

 

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Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

January 31, 2019 and 2018

 

NOTE 2 – REVENUE RECOGNITION (Continued)

 

With regard to our Products Segment, all of our products are sold on a stand-alone basis and those market prices are evidence of the value of the products. To the extent that we also provide services (e.g., installation, training, etc.), those services are either included as part of the product or are subject to written contracts based on the stand-alone value of those services. Revenue from the sale of services is recognized when those services have been provided to the customer and evidence of the provision of those services exist.

 

Revenue derived from rental of our equipment is recognized when performance obligations are met, in particular, on a daily basis during the rental period.

 

For arrangements with multiple performance obligations, we recognize product revenue by allocating the revenue to each performance obligation based on the relative fair value of each deliverable and recognize revenue when performance obligations are met including when equipment is delivered, and for rental of equipment, when installation and other services are performed.

 

Our contracts sometimes require customer payments in advance of revenue recognition. These amounts are reflected as deferred revenue and recognized as revenue when the Company has fulfilled its obligations under the respective contracts.

 

For software license sales for which any services rendered are not considered essential to the functionality of the software, we recognize revenue upon delivery of the software.

 

With respect to revenues related to our Services Segment that are generated, there are contracts in place that specify the fixed hourly rate and other reimbursable costs to be billed based on material and direct labor hours incurred, revenue is recognized on these contracts based on material and direct labor hours incurred. Revenues from fixed-price contracts are recognized on the percentage-of-completion method, measured by the percentage of costs incurred (materials and direct labor hours) to date to estimated total services (materials and direct labor hours) for each contract. This method is used as we consider expenditures for direct materials and labor hours to be the best available measure of progress on these contracts.

 

Quarterly, we examine all of our fixed-price contracts to determine if there are any losses to be recognized during the period. Any such loss is recorded in the quarter in which the loss first becomes apparent based upon costs incurred to date and the estimated costs to complete as determined by experience from similar contracts. Variations from estimated contract performance could result in adjustments to operating results.

 

Recoverability of Deferred Costs

 

In accordance with Topic 606, we defer costs on projects for service revenue. Deferred costs consist primarily of direct and incremental costs to customize and install systems, as defined in individual customer contracts, including costs to acquire hardware and software from third parties and payroll costs for our employees and other third parties. The pricing of these service contracts is intended to provide for the recovery of these types of deferred costs over the life of the contract.

 

We recognize such costs in accordance with our revenue recognition policy by contract. For revenue recognized under the percentage of completion method, costs are recognized as products are delivered or services are provided in accordance with the percentage of completion calculation. For revenue recognized ratably over the term of the contract, costs are recognized ratably over the term of the contract, commencing on the date of revenue recognition. At each balance sheet date, we review deferred costs, to ensure they are ultimately recoverable.

 

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Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

January 31, 2019 and 2018

 

NOTE 2 – REVENUE RECOGNITION (Continued)

 

Any anticipated losses on uncompleted contracts are recognized when evidence indicates the estimated total cost of a contract exceeds its estimated total revenue.

 

Other Revenue Disclosures

 

See note 14 – Segment Analysis for a breakdown of revenues from external customers and cost of those revenues between products and services. In addition, see the latter part of that footnote where revenues by geography are also disclosed.

 

NOTE 3 – FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

The Company’s short term financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and the current portions loans and notes payable. The Company adjusts the carrying value of financial assets and liabilities denominated in other currencies such as cash, receivables, accounts payable and the lines of credit using the appropriate exchange rates at the balance sheet date. The Company believes that the carrying values of these short term financial instruments approximate their estimated fair values.

 

NOTE 4 – FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION

 

The financial position and results of operations of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are measured using the local currency as the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of operations denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date, while revenues and expenses are translated at the weighted average exchange rates during the period. The resulting translation gains and losses on assets and liabilities are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), and are excluded from net income until realized through a sale or liquidation of the investment.

 

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Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

January 31, 2019 and 2018

 

NOTE 5 – INVENTORY

 

Inventory is stated at the lower of cost (weighted average method) or market value. Inventory consisted of the following components:

 

   January 31, 2019   October 31, 2018 
         
Raw materials and parts  $2,986,956   $2,887,505 
Work in progress   470,773    472,204 
Finished goods   300,580    463,534 
Total Inventory  $3,758,309   $3,823,243 

 

NOTE 6 – OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

 

Other current assets consisted of the following components:

 

    January 31, 2019     October 31, 2018  
             
Deposits   $ 114,360     $ 21,007  
Other receivables     136,901       141,294  
Value added tax (VAT) receivable     295,523       57,123  
                 
Total Other Current Assets   $ 546,784     $ 219,424  

 

NOTE 7 – ESTIMATES

 

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make 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 and the reported amounts of revenues including unbilled and deferred revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include costs and earnings in excess of billings, billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings, valuation of accounts receivables, valuation of inventory, valuation of Deferred Tax Assets (DTA’s) and the valuation of goodwill.

 

NOTE 8 – CONTRACTS IN PROGRESS

 

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts represent accumulated project expenses and fees which have not been invoiced to customers as of the date of the balance sheet. These amounts are stated on the consolidated balance sheets as Unbilled Receivables of $1,902,587 and $3,013,116 as of January 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018, respectively.

 

Our Deferred Revenue of $1,233,125 and $651,820 as of January 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018, respectively, consists of billings in excess of costs and revenues received as part of our post-sales warranty and after-sales technical support (“TEAM” or “Through Life Support”) obligations upon completing a sale – elaborated further in the last paragraph of this note.

 

Billings in excess of cost and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts represent project invoices billed to customers that have not been earned as of the date of the balance sheets. These amounts are stated on the balance sheets as a component of Deferred Revenue of $424,533 and $0 as of January 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018, respectively.

 

Revenue received as part of sales of equipment via our Products Segment includes a provision for warranty and after-sales technical support (“TEAM” or “Through Life Support”) is treated as deferred revenue. These amounts are amortized as follows:

 

Warranty Obligations 12 months from the date of sale;
After Sales Technical Support (TEAM)

12 months from the date of sale or 12 months from the date of the renewal purchase transaction;

After Sales Through Life Support (TLS) 36 months or 60 months depending on the package purchased by the customer.

 

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Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

January 31, 2019 and 2018

 

NOTE 9 - CONCENTRATIONS

 

Significant Customers

 

During the three months ended January 31, 2019, the Company had two customers from whom it generated sales greater than 10% of net revenues. Revenues from these customers was $2,616,171, or 45% of net revenues during the period. Total accounts receivable from these customers at January 31, 2019 was $990,039 or 22% of accounts receivable.

 

During the three months ended January 31, 2018, the Company had one customer from whom it generated sales greater than 10% of net revenues. Revenues from this customer was $364,661, or 12% of net revenues during the period. Total accounts receivable from this customer at January 31, 2018 was $227,420 or 12% of accounts receivable.

 

NOTE 10 – LOANS AND NOTES PAYABLE

 

   January 31,   October 31, 
   2019   2018 
         
Secured note payable to HSBC with interest payable on the 28th day of each month at 4.56% per annum. Our repayment obligation under this loan is a monthly amount of $43,777 (comprising both principal and interest repayment)  $1,410,216   $1,524,239 
           
One of the subsidiaries had an unsecured working capital loan from the CEO of the Group. The note was repaid in full in December 2018 and carried an interest rate of 4.5%.   -    500,000 
           
Total   1,410,216    2,024,239 
Less: current portion   (470,128)   (964,695)
Total Long-Term Loans and Notes Payable  $940,088   $1,059,544 

 

NOTE 11– ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

   January 31,   October 31, 
   2019   2018 
         
Balance, beginning of year  $(2,228,663)  $(2,038,431)
Total other comprehensive income (loss) for the period - foreign currency translation adjustment   297,855    (190,232)
Balance, end of period  $(1,930,808)  $(2,228,663)

 

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Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

January 31, 2019 and 2018

 

NOTE 12 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

  

On February 24, 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, requiring lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with the exception of short-term leases. For lessees, leases will continue to be classified as either operating or finance leases in the balance sheet. Lessor accounting is similar to the current model but updated to align with certain changes to the lessee model. Lessors will continue to classify leases as operating, direct financing or sales-type leases. The effective date of the new standard for public companies is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The new standard must be adopted using a modified retrospective transition and requires application of the new guidance at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented. We own substantially all of our facilities and believe that the effect of adopting this standard will be immaterial.

 

With the exception of the updated standards discussed above, there have been no new accounting pronouncements not yet effective that have significance, or potential significance, to our consolidated financial statements.

 

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Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

January 31, 2019 and 2018

 

NOTE 13 – EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

 

   Three Months   Three Months 
   Ended   Ended 
   January 31,   January 31, 
Fiscal Period  2019   2018 
Numerator:          
Net Income (Loss)  $1,239,013   $(167,939)
           
Denominator:          
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding   10,660,694    9,172,837 
Conversion of Series C Preferred Stock   -    - 
Diluted outstanding shares   10,660,694    9,172,837 
Earnings from continuing operations          
           
Basic  $0.12   $(0.02)
Diluted  $0.12   $(0.02)

 

Common stock equivalents of 200,000 shares were excluded from the January 31, 2018, computation as their effect would be anti-dilutive.

 

NOTE 14 – SEGMENT ANALYSIS

 

We are operating in two reportable segments, which are managed separately based upon fundamental differences in their operations. Coda Octopus Martech and Coda Octopus Colmek operate as engineering service providers to prime defense contractors (“Services Segment”) and the balance of our operations designs, manufactures and supplies (both selling and renting) equipment to the subsea sector (“Products Segment”).

 

Segment operating income is total segment revenue reduced by operating expenses identifiable with the business segment. Corporate includes general corporate administrative costs.

 

The Company evaluates performance and allocates resources based upon operating income. The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in the summary of accounting policies.

 

There are inter-segment sales which have been eliminated in our financial statements but are disclosed in the tables below for information purposes.

 

The following table summarizes segment asset and operating balances by reportable segment as of and for the three months ended January 31, 2019 and 2018 respectively.

 

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Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

January 31, 2019 and 2018

 

NOTE 14 – SEGMENT ANALYSIS (continued)

 

   Marine Technology Business (Products)   Marine Engineering Business (Services)   Overhead   Total 
                 
Three Months Ended January 31, 2019                    
                     
Revenues from External Customers  $2,829,536   $2,928,972   $-   $5,758,508 
                     
Cost of Revenues   717,306    1,508,130    -    2,225,436 
                     
Gross Profit   2,112,230    1,420,842    -    3,533,072 
                     
Research & Development   471,425    32,549    67,352    571,326 
Selling, General & Administrative   754,660    594,046    270,569    1,619,275 
                     
Total Operating Expenses   1,226,085    626,595    337,921    2,190,601 
                     
Operating Income (Loss)   886,145    794,247    (337,921)   1,342,471 
                     
Other Income (Expense)                    
                     
Other Income   32,841    -    -    32,841 
Interest (Expense)   (2,474)   (4,581)   (18,006)   (25,061)
                     
Total Other Income (Expense)   30,367    (4,581)   (18,006)   7,780 
                     
Net Income (Loss) before income taxes   916,512    789,666    (355,927)   1,350,251 
                     
Income tax benefit (expense)                    
Current tax benefit (expense)   7,293    44,924    25,750    77,967 
Deferred tax benefit   (6,924)   (115,867)   (66,414)   (189,205)
                     
Income tax benefit (expense)   369    (70,943)   (40,664)   (111,238)
                     
Net Income (Loss)  $916,881   $718,723   $(396,591)  $1,239,013 
                     
Supplemental Disclosures                    
                     
Total Assets  $16,709,072   $12,272,308   $2,075,952   $31,057,332 
                     
Total Liabilities   2,163,421    1,328,238    1,536,410    5,028,069 
                     
Revenues from Intercompany Sales - eliminated from sales above   546,863    55,206    675,000    1,277,069 
                     
Depreciation and Amortization   124,608    66,290    3,820    194,718 
                     
Purchases of Long-lived Assets   916,023    3,112    -    919,135 

 

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Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

January 31, 2019 and 2018

 

NOTE 14 – SEGMENT ANALYSIS (continued)

 

   Marine Technology Business (Products)   Marine Engineering Business (Services)   Overhead   Total 
                 
Three Months Ended January 31, 2018                    
                     
Revenues from External Customers  $2,042,942   $1,007,615   $-   $3,050,557 
                     
Cost of Revenues   430,131    515,976    -    946,107 
                     
Gross Profit   1,612,811    491,639    -    2,104,450 
                     
Research & Development   442,274    228,265    -    670,539 
Selling, General & Administrative   577,565    630,874    297,318    1,505,757 
                     
Total Operating Expenses   1,019,839    859,139    297,318    2,176,296 
                     
Operating Income (Loss)   592,972    (367,500)   (297,318)   (71,846)
                     
Other Income (Expense)                    
                     
Other Income   6,655    -    -    6,655 
Interest (Expense)   (4,419)   (14,949)   (83,380)   (102,748)
                     
Total other income (expense)   2,236    (14,949)   (83,380)   (96,093)
                     
Income (Loss) before income taxes   595,208    (382,449)   (380,698)   (167,939)
                     
Income tax benefit (expense)   -    -    -    - 
                     
Net Income (Loss)  $595,208   $(382,449)  $(380,698)  $(167,939)
                     
Supplemental Disclosures                    
                     
Total Assets  $12,419,192   $11,095,135   $5,449,334   $28,963,661 
                     
Total Liabilities   862,542    1,405,271    7,126,250    9,394,063 
                     
Revenues from Intercompany Sales - eliminated from sales above   471,218    10,189    675,000    1,156,407 
                     
Depreciation and Amortization   137,518    79,715    2,937    220,170 
                     
Purchases of Long-lived Assets   201,917    43,905    -    245,822 

 

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Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

January 31, 2019 and 2018

 

NOTE 14 – SEGMENT ANALYSIS (continued)

 

We disaggregate our revenue from contracts for sale of our products and services with customers by geographic location, customer type and contract type for each of our segments, as we believe this best depicts how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty in our revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. See details in the tables below. We omitted the disaggregation of total net sales for the three months ended January 31, 2018 as we are not able to produce such information by the time of this filing.

 

   For the Three Months Ended January 31, 2019 
   Marine Technology Business   Marine Engineering Business   Grand 
Disaggregation of Total Net Sales  Total   Total   Total 
             
United States               
Equipment Sales  $47,550   $3,009   $50,559 
Equipment Rentals   53,483    -    53,483 
Engineering Parts   -    2,190,192    2,190,192 
Services   83,527    316,152    399,679 
                
Europe               
Equipment Sales   323,709    97,677    421,386 
Equipment Rentals   160,389    -    160,389 
Software Sales   89,575    -    89,575 
Engineering Parts   -    321,942    321,942 
Services   140,552    -    140,552 
                
Australia/Asia               
Equipment Sales   1,192,319    -    1,192,319 
Equipment Rentals   257,918    -    257,918 
Software Sales   143,589    -    143,589 
Services   223,375    -    223,375 
                
Middle East & Africa               
Equipment Sales   10,473    -    10,473 
Equipment Rentals   36,130    -    36,130 
Software Sales   20,987    -    20,987 
Services   45,960    -    45,960 
                
Total net sales  $2,829,536   $2,928,972   $5,758,508 

 

   Marine Technology Business   Marine Engineering Business   Grand 
Total Net Sales by Geographic Area  Total   Total   Total 
             
United States  $184,560   $2,509,353   $2,693,913 
Europe   714,225    419,619    1,133,844 
Australia/Asia   1,817,201    -    1,817,201 
Middle East & Africa   113,550    -    113,550 
                
Total net sales  $2,829,536   $2,928,972   $5,758,508 

 

   Marine Technology Business   Marine Engineering Business   Grand 
Total Net Sales by Product Line  Total   Total   Total 
             
Equipment Sales  $1,574,051   $100,686   $1,674,737 
Equipment Rentals   507,920    -    507,920 
Software Sales   254,151    -    254,151 
Engineering Parts   352,862    2,512,134    2,864,996 
Services   140,552    316,152    456,704 
                
Total net sales  $2,829,536   $2,928,972   $5,758,508 

 

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NOTE 15 – INCOME TAXES

 

The Company files federal income tax returns in the U.S. and state income tax returns in the applicable states on a consolidated basis. The Company’s subsidiaries also file in the appropriate foreign jurisdictions as applicable, most notably the United Kingdom.

 

The Company is required to determine whether it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination based upon the technical merits of the position. If the more-likely-than-not threshold is met, a company must measure the tax position to determine the amount to recognize in the financial statements. The Company has no significant unrecognized tax benefit during the three months ended January 31, 2019 and 2018.

 

There are no material tax positions included in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements at January 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018 for which the ultimate deductibility is highly certain but for which there is uncertainty about the timing of such deductibility. Because of the impact of deferred tax accounting, other than interest and penalties, the disallowance of the shorter deductibility period would not affect the annual effective tax rate but would accelerate the payment of cash to the taxing authority to an earlier period.

 

The Company uses an asset and liability approach to financial accounting and reporting for income taxes. The difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities is determined annually. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed for those differences that have future tax consequences using the currently enacted tax laws and rates that apply to the periods in which they are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established, if necessary, to reduce the deferred tax asset to the amount that will more likely than not be realized. Income tax expense is the current income tax payable or refundable for the period plus or minus the net change in the deferred tax assets and liabilities.

 

We have US federal tax NOL carryforwards of $7,452,210 remaining, which will expire at various dates in the next 20 years. Such NOL carryforwards expire as follows:

 

2028  $1,806,182 
2029   5,646,028 
Total  $7,452,210 

 

We believe that it is more likely than not that the benefit from certain federal NOL carryforwards will be realized. The federal NOL carryforwards in the income tax returns filed included unrecognized tax benefits taken in prior years. The NOLs for which a deferred tax asset is recognized for financial statement purposes in accordance with ASC 740 are presented net of these unrecognized tax benefits. Further, a portion of the carryforwards may expire before being applied to reduce future income tax liabilities.

 

The deferred tax asset related to the U.S. tax carry-forward is $1,564,964 and $1,754,169 as January 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018 respectively. The 2018 Tax Act eliminated the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) and provided for a refund of the AMT previously paid over two years. For the three months ended January 31, 2019 the Company had an Alternative Minimum Tax refund of $77,967 and for the year ended October 31, 2018 had an Alternative Minimum Tax of $7,840.

 

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Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

January 31, 2019 and 2018

 

NOTE 15 – INCOME TAXES (Continued)

 

The Company’s income tax returns are subject to audit by taxing authorities for the years beginning November 1, 2015.

 

NOTE 16 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On or around March 5, 2019, we sold residential property located in Orlando (purchased by the Company in February 2016) to one of our executive officers for $725,000 in cash. The sale price was deemed fair market value based on a review of comparable sales and was approved by the Company’s board of directors. The proceeds of this sale will be used to purchase business property in Orlando (Offices and Manufacturing Plant) for our expansion activities.

 

The Company has signed a contract for the purchase of new business property in Orlando (for a purchase price of $684,000) and it is expected that this transaction will close on or around March 31, 2019.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

The information herein contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact made herein are forward looking. In particular, the statements herein regarding industry prospects and future results of operations or financial position are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “believes,” “estimates,” “could,” “possibly,” “probably,” anticipates,” “projects,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” or “should” or other variations or similar words. No assurances can be given that the future results anticipated by the forward-looking statements will be achieved. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Our actual results may differ significantly from management’s expectations.

 

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our financial statements, included herewith and the audited financial statements included in our annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 1, 2019 as amended on February 7, 2019. This discussion should not be construed to imply that the results discussed herein will necessarily continue into the future, or that any conclusion reached herein will necessarily be indicative of actual operating results in the future. Such discussion represents only the best present assessment of our management.

 

General Overview

 

Throughout these discussions, the following terminologies listed in the table immediately below are used and have the meanings ascribed to them in the said table.

 

Current Quarter”: Three month period ended January 31, 2019

Previous Quarter”: Three month period ended January 31, 2018

 

We have two distinct operating businesses. Our Products Business, also referred to as “Marine Technology Business”, designs, manufactures and sells products and services to the subsea commercial and defense markets (“Products Segment”). Amongst these products, is its patented real time 3D technology which has unique capabilities for both the commercial and defense imaging sonar markets. Our products are used primarily in the underwater construction market, offshore oil and gas, offshore wind energy industry, complex dredging, port security, defense, mining and marine sciences sectors. Our customers include service providers to major oil and gas companies, renewable energy companies, law enforcement agencies, ports, mining companies, defense bodies, research institutes and universities.

 

Our Services Segment supplies engineering services to prime defense contractors. The central business model for the Services Segment is that it typically designs and manufactures proprietary parts into larger defense mission critical integrated systems (MCIS). An example of such MCIS is the Close-In-Weapons Support (CIWS) Program for the Phalanx. These proprietary parts, once approved within the MCIS program, affords the Services Segment the status of “preferred supplier for these parts”. Such status permits it to supply these parts and upgrade in the event of obsolescence or advancement of technology for the life of the program. Clients include prime defense contractors such as Raytheon and Northrop Grumman.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

This discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our consolidated financial statements that have been prepared under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported values of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported levels of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates.

 

Below is a discussion of accounting policies that we consider critical to an understanding of our financial condition and operating results and that may require complex judgment in their application or require estimates about matters which are inherently uncertain. A discussion of our significant accounting policies, including further discussion of the accounting policies described below, can be found in Note 2, “Summary of Accounting Policies” of our Consolidated Financial Statements of October 31, 2018.

 

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Revenue Recognition

 

Our revenue is derived from both sales and rental of underwater technologies and equipment for imaging, mapping, defense and survey applications and from the engineering services which we provide.

 

Revenue derived from outright sale of our equipment is recognized when evidence of a contractual arrangement exists, performance obligations are met including delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the contract price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. No right of return privileges are granted to customers after delivery.

 

Revenue derived from rental of our equipment is recognized when performance obligations are met, in particular, on a daily basis during the rental period.

 

For arrangements with multiple deliverables, we recognize product revenue by allocating the revenue to each deliverable based on the relative fair value of each deliverable, and recognize revenue when performance obligations are met including when equipment is delivered, and for rental of equipment of installation and other services as they are performed.

 

Our contracts sometimes require customer payments in advance of revenue recognition. These amounts are reflected as liabilities and recognized as revenue when the Company has fulfilled its obligations under the respective contracts.

 

For software license sales for which any services rendered are not considered essential to the functionality of the software, we recognize revenue upon delivery of the software, provided (1) there is evidence of a contractual arrangement for this, (2) collection of our fee is considered probable and (3) the fee is fixed and determinable.

 

For arrangements that are generated from time and material contracts where there is a signed agreement in place that specifies the fixed hourly rate and other reimbursable costs to be billed based on material and direct labor hours incurred, revenue is recognized on these contracts based on material and direct labor hours incurred. Revenues from fixed-price contracts are recognized on the percentage-of-completion method, measured by the percentage of costs incurred (materials and direct labor hours) to date to estimated total services (materials and direct labor hours) for each contract. This method is used as expenditures for direct materials and labor hours are considered to be the best available measure of progress on these contracts. Losses on fixed-price contracts are recognized during the period in which the loss first becomes apparent based upon costs incurred to date and the estimated costs to complete as determined by experience from similar contracts. Variations from estimated contract performance could result in adjustments to operating results.

 

Recoverability of Deferred Costs

 

We defer costs on projects for service revenue. Deferred costs consist primarily of direct and incremental costs to customize and install systems, as defined in individual customer contracts, including costs to acquire hardware and software from third parties and payroll costs for our employees and other third parties.

 

We recognize such costs in accordance with our revenue recognition policy by contract. For revenue recognized under the percentage of completion method, costs are recognized as products are delivered or services are provided in accordance with the percentage of completion calculation. For revenue recognized ratably over the term of the contract, costs are recognized ratably over the term of the contract, commencing on the date of revenue recognition. At each balance sheet date, we review deferred costs, to ensure they are ultimately recoverable. Any anticipated losses on uncompleted contracts are recognized when evidence indicates the estimated total cost of a contract exceeds its estimated total revenue.

 

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Income Taxes

 

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 740, Income Taxes (ASC 740). Under ASC 740, deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recorded for the income tax effects of differences between the bases of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and their bases for income tax reporting. The Company’s differences arise principally from the use of various accelerated and modified accelerated cost recovery system for income tax purposes versus straight line depreciation used for book purposes and from the utilization of net operating loss carry-forwards.

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are the amounts by which the Company’s future income taxes are expected to be impacted by these differences as they reverse. Deferred tax assets are based on differences that are expected to decrease future income taxes as they reverse. Correspondingly, deferred tax liabilities are based on differences that are expected to increase future income taxes as they reverse. Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements at October 31, 2018 discusses the amounts of deferred tax assets and liabilities, and also presents the impact of significant differences between financial reporting income and taxable income.

 

For income tax purposes, the Company uses the percentage of completion method of recognizing revenues on long-term contracts which is consistent with the Company’s financial reporting under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Intangible Assets

 

Intangible assets consist principally of the excess of cost over the fair value of net assets acquired (or goodwill), customer relationships, non-compete agreements and licenses. Goodwill was allocated to our reporting units based on the original purchase price allocation. Goodwill is not amortized and is evaluated for impairment annually or more often if circumstances indicate impairment may exist. Customer relationships, non-compete agreements, patents and licenses are being amortized on a straight-line basis over periods of 2 to 15 years. The Company amortizes its limited lived intangible assets using the straight-line method over their estimated period of benefit. We periodically evaluate the recoverability of intangible assets and take into account events or circumstances that warrant revised estimates of useful lives or that indicate that impairment exists.

 

The first step of the goodwill impairment test, used to identify potential impairment, compares the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value, which is based on future cash flows, exceeds the carrying amount, goodwill is not considered impaired. If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, the second step must be performed to measure the amount of the impairment loss, if any. The second step compares the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. At the end of each year, we evaluate goodwill on a separate reporting unit basis to assess recoverability, and impairments, if any, are recognized in earnings. An impairment loss would be recognized in an amount equal to the excess of the carrying amount of the goodwill over the implied fair value of the goodwill. There were no impairment charges during the periods presented.

 

Consolidated Results of Operations

 

We have two distinct operating businesses. Our Marine Technology Business designs and manufactures a number of products including the patented real time 3D sonar solutions for subsea applications (“Products Segment”). Our Marine Engineering Business supplies engineering services (from electronic design to manufacturing and obsolescence management) to prime defense contractors (“Services Segment”).

 

The Products Segment generated approximately 49% and 67% of our consolidated revenues for the Current and Previous Quarter, respectively and our Services Segment generated approximately 51% and 33% of our consolidated revenues for the Current and Previous Quarter, respectively.

 

Overall our financial results in the Current Quarter improved significantly compared to the Previous Quarter due to both operating Segments (Products and Services) achieving their revenue plan in the Current Quarter. In the Previous Quarter the Services Segment’s revenue plan (and thus financial performance) was adversely affected due to the delays in securing certain defense contracts for calendar years 2017 and 2018. These delays were the result of failure by the US Administration to approve its budget in a timely fashion. We have now received some of the 2017 and 2018 backlog orders which have resulted in the Services Segment being back on plan in the Current Quarter. The concentration of defense contracts remains a risk for this Segment as change in US Administration may cause changes in budgetary priorities or the federal budgets not to be approved on time.

 

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The Services Segment revenues increased by 191% in the Current Quarter compared to the Previous Quarter. Consequently, net income before income taxes from this Segment was $789,666 in the Current Quarter compared to a loss of $382,449 in the Previous Quarter. Research and Development expenditures for the Services Segment fell from $228,265 to $32,549 in the Current Quarter along with SG&A which was $594,046 in the Current Quarter compared to $630,874 in the Previous Quarter.

 

The Products Segment’s revenues increased by 39% over the Previous Quarter and net income before income taxes rose to $916,512 from $595,208, despite research and development expenditures increasing from $442,274 to $471,425 and SG&A increasing from $577,565 to $687,308.

 

Results of Operations for the Current Quarter compared to the Previous Quarter

 

Revenue: Total consolidated revenues for the Current Quarter and the Previous Quarter were $5,758,508 and $3,050,557, respectively, representing an increase of 88.8%. The increase is largely driven by the Services Segment being back on plan after receiving some of the backlog defense contracts for the 2017 and 2018 calendar years, which had previously been delayed due to the approval of the federal budget being delayed. This Segment is still anticipating some significant contracts for the 2017 and 2018 calendar years. The Products Segment generated 49% of overall revenues and the Services Segment generated 51%. The increase in Revenues in the Current Quarter is largely due to the increase in the revenues generated by both Segments over the Previous Quarter. Revenues in the Services Segment increased by 191% in the Current Quarter compared to the Previous Quarter. Revenues in the Products Segment increased by 39% in the Current Quarter compared to the Previous Quarter. In the Services Segment revenues increased in the Current Quarter due to release of some of the delayed 2017 and 2018 defense contracts.

 

Gross Profit Margins: Margin percentage was weaker in the Current Quarter at 61.4% (gross profit of $3,533,072) compared to 69.0% (gross profit $2,104,450) in the Previous Quarter. This decrease is a reflection of the mix of sales generated in the Current Quarter with the increase in sales generated from the Services Segment which, in general, yields a lower gross profit margin on its sales which are based on time and material contracts than the Products Segment. Additionally, the Products Segment had a significant sale of hardware (as opposed to rentals or software) which yields lower gross profit margins. Further information on the performance of each Segment can be found in Note 14 to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Research and Development (R&D): R&D expenditures in the Current Quarter were $571,326 compared to the Previous Quarter, when these expenditures were $670,539, representing a decrease of 14.8%. R&D expenditures declined largely because these fell significantly in the Services Segment, which has now finalized a significant part of the Thermite® Octal development for which it had been incurring these expenditures on. Thermite is a ruggedized mission computer with various variants which are man worn, backpack worn and simultaneously integrated in the soldier’s helmet and in defense system such as air-borne drones. The next generation of Thermite® (now the Thermite® Octal) is at the prototype stage and is with a significant customer for trials and assessments. In the Current Quarter we also had $67,352 for Research and Development expenditures attributed to the Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (“CRADA”) where we are currently developing a first-generation prototype Heads Up Display (HUD) Unit for Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) in conjunction with Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama Division. R&D expenditures in the Products Segment increased from $442,274 in the Previous Quarter to $471,425 in the Current Quarter. Overall, we expect R&D expenditures to increase in fiscal year 2019 where the focus of our expenditures will be on completing the first-generation HUD for delivery to NAVSEA and completing our fourth and fifth generation sonar products. We anticipate R&D expenditures to increase significantly in the second quarter as we accelerate the finalization of the first prototype of the HUD for NAVSEA.

 

Description  Amount  

% increase /

(decrease)

 
Services Segment R&D Expenditures in the Current Quarter  $32,549    (85.7)%
Services Segment R&D Expenditures in the Previous Quarter  $228,265      
Products Segment R&D Expenditures in the Current Quarter  $471,425    6.6%
Products Segment R&D Expenditures in the Previous Quarter  $442,274      
Coda Octopus Group, Inc R&D Expenditures in the Current Quarter  $67,352    100% 

 

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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (SG&A): SG&A expenses for the Current Quarter increased to $1,619,275 from $1,505,757 in the Previous Quarter representing an increase of 7.5%. The increase in SG&A is largely a reflection of additional staff costs connected to our expansion activities in the Marine Technology Business in Orlando where we are staffing up for the eventual manufacturing and support of the DAVD-HUD product which we are working on pursuant to the Cooperative Research and Development (CRADA) Agreement with Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (for Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).

 

Key Areas of SG&A Expenditure across the Group for the Current Quarter compared to the Previous Quarter are:

 

Expenditure 

January 31,

2019

  

January 31,

2018

   Percentage
Change
Wages and Salaries  $727,459   $685,214   Increase of 6.2%
Legal and Professional Fees (including accounting, audit and investment banking services)  $272,056   $322,670   Decrease of 15.7%
Rent for our various locations  $37,215   $26,891   Increase of 38.4%
Marketing  $32,075   $13,687   Increase of 134.4%

 

The increase in the “Wages and Salaries” category of expenditure, is a reflection of the expansion of our activities in the Orlando office where we are anticipating to eventually build the NAVSEA HUD products which necessitates increasing, amongst other items of expenditures, wages and salaries associated with increase staff levels.

 

The decrease in the “Legal and Professional” category of expenditures is largely due to fact that in the Previous Quarter we had exceptional transaction costs associated with the private placement transaction which was consummated in the Previous Quarter.

 

The increase in the category of rent is a reflection of our subsidiary in Orlando now renting office space (and no longer owning office space). However, the outlook for this category of expenditure is that this will decrease as we will be acquiring new owned premises for our Orlando operations consistent with our expansion activities there. Furthermore, the surrender of premises in February 2019 by the UK Products Business (which was leased prior to it acquiring its own facilities in January 2017) will result in a material reduction in this category of expenditure.

 

Operating Income (loss): Our income from our operating activities in the Current Quarter was $1,342,471 as compared to a loss of $71,846 in the Previous Quarter. In the Previous Quarter, our Services Segment was significantly off its revenue plan due to the delay in receiving anticipated defense contracts. In the Current Quarter, the Services Segment received some of the anticipated backlog orders for the calendar years 2017 and 2018 and this brought this part of the business back on its revenue plan. In addition, the Products Segment revenues also increased by 39% over the Previous Quarter. Research and Development expenditures fell slightly while overall SG&A increased due to our expansion activities in our Orlando offices.

 

Interest Expense: Interest expense decreased by 75.6% in the Current Quarter to $25,061 from $102,748 in the Previous Quarter. This is due to the significant reduction in our overall loan and debenture indebtedness (which was $6,912,837 in Previous Quarter compared to $1,410,216, in the Current Quarter). This has significantly reduced our interest expense payable on debentures and loans. Please refer to Note 10 – Loans and Notes Payable to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for further details pertaining to this HSBC Loan for more information on this.

 

Other Income: In the Current Quarter, we had Other Income of $32,841 as compared to $6,655 in the Previous Quarter resulting in an increase of 393.5%. This category is subject to fluctuations as it usually reflects Value Added Tax rebates from purchases made outside of the European Union by our UK operations and therefore changes according to the level of such purchases.

 

Net Income before income taxes: In the Current Quarter, we had a net income before income taxes of $1,350,251 as compared to a loss of $167,939 in the Previous Quarter. This is attributable to the increase in our overall revenues in conjunction with reduction in key areas of expenditures such as Research & Development and Interest Expenses.

 

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Net Income: In the Current Quarter, we had a net income of $1,239,013 as compared to a loss of $167,939 in the Previous Quarter. This is attributable to the increase in our overall revenues in conjunction with reduction in key areas of expenditures such as R&D and interest expense.

 

Comprehensive Income. In the Current Quarter Comprehensive Income increased to $1,536,868 compared to $787,998 although we had a significant foreign currency translation adjustment in the Previous Quarter of $955,937 compared to $297,855 in the Current Quarter along with provision in our unaudited consolidated statement of income and comprehensive income for $111,238 which relates to the writing down of our tax assets which we recognized at the end of our fiscal year 2018 due to the likelihood of the said tax assets being utilized by the Company.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

At January 31, 2019, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $30,755,393, working capital of $15,976,664 and stockholders’ equity of $26,029,263. For the Current Quarter, the Company’s operating activities provided cash of $2,418,625.

 

Financing Activities

 

Secured Promissory Note

 

On April 28, 2017, the Company and its wholly-owned US based subsidiaries, Coda Octopus Products, Inc. and Coda Octopus Colmek, Inc. (together, the “Subsidiaries”), entered into a loan agreement with HSBC Bank NA (the “Lender”) for a loan in the principal amount of $8,000,000 (the “Loan”). The annual interest rate is fixed at 4.56%. The obligations in connection with the repayment of the Loan are secured by all assets of Coda Octopus Group, Inc., and its US Subsidiaries. Our foreign subsidiaries are joint and several guarantors of the obligations.

 

The amount outstanding under this loan as of January 31, 2019 is $1,410,216. This is because the Company prepaid a significant part of the principal amounts on March 14, 2018 thus accelerating the reduction in the principal amount outstanding under this loan. The Company’s overall indebtedness in relation to loans and debentures have reduced significantly from $7,912,837 in the Previous Quarter compared to $1,410,216. We currently pay a monthly amount of $43,777 comprising principal and interest repayment and we expect the full amount to be repaid within 38 months.

 

Private Placement

 

Between January 29, 2018 and February 12, 2018, the Company consummated the sale and issuance of 1,203,727 shares of its common stock in a private placement of shares of common stock at $4.40 per share (the “Offering”). Total gross proceeds from the Offering were $5,312,732. The purchase price per share was based on a 10% discount of the volume weighted average price (VWAP) of the common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market for the 30-consecutive trading-day period ending on January 22, 2018. The total number of shares sold also included 75,000 shares of common stock sold to one of the Company’s directors at $4.61 per share, representing the consolidated closing bid price of the Company’s common stock on February 2, 2018. 

 

Pursuant the terms of the Offering, the Company filed a re-sale registration statement in April 2018 with respect to the shares issued in the Offering. For a period of 36 months, the investors also have the right to purchase, based on their pro-rata ownership of common stock, shares (or securities convertible into shares) offered in subsequent offerings, subject to certain limited exceptions.

 

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Inflation and Foreign Currency

 

The Company maintains its books in local currency: US Dollars, British Pound, Australian Dollars and Danish Kroner for its United States, United Kingdom, Australian and Danish operations, respectively.

 

The Company’s operations are conducted in the United States, and through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, in the United Kingdom, Denmark and Australia. As a result, fluctuations in currency exchange rates do significantly affect the Company’s sales, profitability and financial position when the foreign currencies of its international operations are translated into U.S. dollars for financial reporting. In addition, we are also subject to currency fluctuation risk with respect to certain foreign currency denominated receivables and payables. The Company cannot predict the extent to which currency fluctuations may affect the Company’s business and financial position, and there is a risk that such fluctuations will have an adverse impact on the Company’s sales, profits and financial position. Also, because differing portions of our revenues and costs are denominated in foreign currency, movements can impact our margins by, for example, decreasing our foreign revenues when the dollar strengthens without correspondingly decreasing our expenses. The Company does not currently hedge its currency exposure.

 

The impact of currency fluctuations on the three months ended January 31, 2019 is shown below. In this context “Constant Rates” is defined as the weighted average exchange rate prevailing in the Previous Quarter.

 

   GBP   AUD   DKK   Total 
   Actual Results   Constant rates   Actual Results   Constant rates   Actual Results   Constant rates   Effect 
Revenues   2,702,726    2,879,755    271,953    294,822    -    -    (199,898)
Costs   (1,957,795)   (2,086,031)   (21,201)   (22,984)   (5,285)   (5,774)   130,508 
Net Income (Losses)   744,931    793,724    250,752    271,839    (5,285)   (5,774)   (69,390)
Assets   16,037,218    17,323,194    501,436    555,690    8,305    9,041    (1,340,966)
Liabilities   (1,934,196)   (2,089,293)   (69)   (76)   187    204    155,088 
Net Assets   14,103,022    15,233,901    501,367    555,613    8,492    9,245    (1,185,878)

 

This table shows that the effect of constant exchange rates, versus the actual exchange rate fluctuations, reduced our net income on activities in the Current Quarter by $69,390 and decreased net assets by $1,185,878. In addition, the Company booked transactional exchange rate losses of $1,190 during the Current Quarter. All of these amounts combined are material to our consolidated financial results in the Current Quarter.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

Item 3. Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

Not required for smaller reporting companies.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

The Company’s management, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial (and principal accounting) Officer, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of January 31, 2018. Based upon that evaluation the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

 

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(b) Changes in Internal Controls.

 

There was no change in our internal controls over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonable likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter covered by this Report.

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

From time to time, we may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm our business. We are currently not aware of any such legal proceedings that we believe will have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or operating results.

 

Item 1A. Risks Factors

 

Not required for smaller reporting companies

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

On or around November 16, 2018, pursuant to the terms of a private placement consummated on January 29, 2018, the Company issued 23,965 shares of common stock for a purchase price of $105,446 (or $4.40 per share) representing the exercise of certain pro-rata rights by investors in the private placement which were triggered by the exercise of the conversion rights by the Series C Preferred Stock holders on or around October 31, 2018.

 

These securities were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, under Section 4(2) thereunder as they were issued in reliance on the recipients’ representation that they were accredited (as such term is defined in Regulation D), without general solicitation and represented by certificates that were imprinted with a restrictive legend. In addition, all recipients were provided with sufficient access to Company information.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not Applicable.

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

31 Certifications of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
   
32 Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

101.INS XBRL Instance Document.
   
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
   
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
   
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
   
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
   
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

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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.

 

  Coda Octopus Group, Inc. (Registrant)
   
Date: March 18, 2019 /s/ Annmarie Gayle
  Annmarie Gayle
  Chief Executive Officer
   
Date: March 18, 2019 /s/ Michael Midgley
  Michael Midgley
  Chief Financial Officer

 

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