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HYPERTENSION DIAGNOSTICS INC /MN - Quarter Report: 2010 November (Form 10-Q)

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q
 
 
 
(Mark One)
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
   
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2010
   
 
or
   
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
 
For the transition period from          to        


Commission File Number:  0-24635


HYPERTENSION DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)


MINNESOTA
(State of incorporation)
 
41-1618036
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


2915 WATERS ROAD, SUITE 108
EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55121-3528
(651) 687-9999
(Address of issuer’s principal executive offices and telephone number)


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.                                                    YES x  NO 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” 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 of Common Stock outstanding as of November 12, 2010 was 42,038,447.
 
 
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HYPERTENSION DIAGNOSTICS, INC.

INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

   
Page No
     
PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
 
     
Item 1.
Financial Statements
 
     
 
Balance Sheets – September 30, 2010 (unaudited) and June 30, 2010
4
     
 
Statements of Operations (unaudited) – Three Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009
5
     
 
Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) – Three Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009
6
     
 
Notes to Financial Statements
7
     
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
10
     
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
15
     
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION:
 
     
Item 6.
Exhibits
15
     
 
SIGNATURES
16
     
 
CERTIFICATIONS
17
     




 
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Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements that are based on the current beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management.  In addition, we may make forward-looking statements orally in the future by or on behalf of the Company.  When used, the words “believe,” “expect,” “can,” “estimate,” “anticipate” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  We caution readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements and to recognize that the statements are not predictions of actual future results.  Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements due to the risks and uncertainties set forth in our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K under the caption “Risk Factors,” as well as others not now anticipated.

These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation: our ability to develop a business model to timely generate acceptable levels of revenues; negative effect on our stock price resulting from available securities for sale; our need for additional capital; our dependence on our CVProfilor® DO-2020; the availability of third-party reimbursements for the use of our products; increased market acceptance of our products; our marketing strategy potentially resulting in lower revenues; the illiquidity of our securities on the OTC Bulletin Board and the related restrictions on our securities relating to “penny stocks” potential violations by us of federal and state securities laws; the availability of integral components for our products; our ability to develop distribution channels; increased competition; changes in government regulation; health care reforms; exposure to potential product liability; our ability to protect our proprietary technology; regulatory restrictions pertaining to data privacy issues in utilizing our Central Data Management Facility; and the ability to manufacture our products on a commercial scale and in compliance with regulatory requirements.  We undertake no responsibility to update any forward-looking statement. These forward-looking statements are only made as of the date of this report.  In addition to the risks we have articulated above, changes in market conditions, changes in our business and other factors may result in different or increased risks to our business in the future that are not foreseeable at this time.

 
 
 
 
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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.  Financial Statements
Hypertension Diagnostics, Inc.
Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)

       September 30,    June 30,
   
 
2010
 
2010
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
Current Assets:
 
 
     
   Cash and cash equivalents
 
 
 $       889,425
 
 $    1,053,648
   Accounts receivable
 
 
            23,372
 
            38,073
   Inventory, net
 
 
          454,691
 
          442,005
   Prepaids and other current assets
 
 
            12,198
 
              4,986
               Total Current Assets
 
 
       1,379,686
 
       1,538,712
   
 
     
Property and Equipment:
 
 
     
   Leasehold improvements
 
 
            17,202
 
            17,202
   Furniture and equipment
 
 
          172,052
 
          172,052
   Computer & electronic equipment
   
          580,324
 
          580,324
   Equipment rental units
   
          162,351
 
          162,351
Total Property and Equipment
   
          931,929
 
          931,929
   Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
 
 
         (930,908)
 
        (930,591)
               Property and Equipment, net
 
 
              1,021
 
              1,338
           
Other Assets
 
 
              6,530
 
              6,530
               Total Assets
 
 
 $    1,387,237
 
 $    1,546,580
           
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)
         
Current Liabilities:
   
 
 
 
   Accounts payable
 
 
 $          16,767
 
 $          14,090
   Accrued vacation, payroll and payroll taxes
 
 
             73,518
 
             82,369
   Deferred revenue
   
             62,197
 
             72,202
   Accrued commissions
   
             29,625
 
           110,500
   Other accrued expenses
 
 
             29,053
 
             27,438
               Total Current Liabilities
 
 
           211,160
 
           306,599
           
Long Term Liabilities:
   Deferred compensation
   
          938,250
 
        1,316,250
   Deferred revenue, less current portion
   
            60,174
 
             70,549
               Total Long Term Liabilities
   
          998,424
 
        1,386,799
           
Shareholders' Equity (Deficit):
         
   Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, $.01 par value:
         
      Authorized shares--5,000,000
         
      Issued and outstanding shares--718,673 and 710,993
 
 
     
        at September 30, 2010 and June 30, 2010, respectively;
   
 
 
 
        each share of preferred stock is convertible into 12 shares
         
        of common stock at the option of the holder (aggregate
         
        liquidation preference $8,844,181 and $8,419,333 at
         
        September 30, 2010 and June 30, 2010, respectively)
   
             7,187
 
             7,110
   Common Stock, $.01 par value:
         
      Authorized shares--150,000,000
         
      Issued and outstanding shares--42,038,447 and 41,916,320
         
      at September 30, 2010 and June 30, 2010, respectively
 
 
           420,384
 
          419,163
   Additional paid-in capital
 
 
      27,910,227
 
     27,851,275
   Accumulated deficit
 
 
    (28,160,145)
 
   (28,424,366)
               Total Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)
 
 
           177,653
 
        (146,818)
               Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)
 
 
 $     1,387,237
 
 $     1,546,580
           
See accompanying notes.
         

 
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Hypertension Diagnostics, Inc.
Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)

         Three Months Ended September 30,
         
2010
 
2009
Revenue:
           
   Equipment sales
       
$       211,000
 
$       254,235
   Equipment rental
       
12,852
 
 25,161
   Service/contract income
       
33,356
 
 22,679
         
257,208
 
 302,075
Cost of Sales:
             
  Cost of sales
       
37,854
 
 50,622
  Inventory obsolescence allowance
       
-
 
 (17,838)
               Net Cost of Sales
       
37,854
 
 32,784
               Gross Profit
       
219,354
 
 269,291
               
Expenses:
             
   Selling, general and administrative
       
(40,564)
 
 1,050,841
               Total Expenses
       
(40,564)
 
 1,050,841
Operating income (loss)
       
259,918
 
 (781,550)
               
Other Income:
             
    Interest income
       
1,995
 
-
    Miscellaneous income
       
2,308
 
 1,483
                Total Other Income
       
4,303
 
 1,483
                      Net income (loss) before income taxes
       
264,221
 
 (780,067)
Income taxes
       
-
 
-
                      Net income (loss)
       
$       264,221
 
$    (780,067)
               
Net Income (loss) per Common Share:
             
                  Basic
       
$           0.01
 
$         (0.02)
                  Diluted
       
$           0.01
 
$         (0.02)
               
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:
             
                  Basic
       
    41,995,526
 
    40,973,711
                  Diluted
       
    50,619,552
 
    40,973,711
See accompanying notes.
           




 
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Hypertension Diagnostics, Inc.
Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
   Three Months Ended September 30,
   
2010
 
2009
Operating Activities:
       
Net income(loss)
 
$     264,221
 
$    (780,067)
Adjustments to reconcile net income(loss) to net
       
   cash provided by(used in) operating activities:
       
      Deferred stock based compensation expense
 
(378,000)
 
763,875
      Depreciation
 
317
 
1,440
      Stock options expense
 
30,250
 
22,875
      Change in operating assets and liabilities:
       
            Accounts receivable
 
14,701
 
36,719
            Inventory
 
(12,686)
 
(9,919)
            Prepaids and other current assets
 
(7,212)
 
(7,011)
            Accounts payable
 
2,677
 
(3,734)
            Accrued payroll and payroll taxes
 
(8,851)
 
26,452
            Deferred revenue
 
(20,380)
 
35,155
            Accrued commissions
 
(80,875)
 
-
            Other accrued expenses
 
1,615
 
180,245
                  Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
(194,223)
 
266,030
         
Financing Activities:
       
      Proceeds from exercise of warrants
 
30,000
 
-
         
Net increase(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(164,223)
 
        266,030
       
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
1,053,648
 
       697,918
         
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$         889,425
 
$      963,948
         
See accompanying notes.
       
 
 




 
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Hypertension Diagnostics, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements
September 30, 2010

1.           
Basis of Presentation

             The accompanying unaudited financial statements of Hypertension Diagnostics, Inc. (the “Company” or “HDI”) have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, these unaudited financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal and recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements.  The results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ending June 30, 2011.  The June 30, 2010 balance sheet was derived from audited financial statements.  For further information, refer to the financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010.  The policies described in that report are used for preparing quarterly reports.

 
2.          Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2010, the FASB issued Improving Disclosures About Fair Value Measurements, which requires reporting entities to make new disclosures about recurring or nonrecurring fair-value measurements including significant transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair-value measurements and information on purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis in the reconciliation of Level 3 fair- value measurements. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for Level 3 reconciliation disclosures which are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2010. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on our financial statements.

3.           Litigation

     The Company is involved in various legal actions in the ordinary course of its business.  Although the outcome of any such legal actions cannot be predicted, management believes that there are no pending legal proceedings against or involving the Company for which the outcome is likely to have a material adverse effect upon the Company’s financial position or results of operations.


4.           Stock Options

            The Company regularly grants stock options to individuals under various plans as described in Note 6 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2010.  The Company recognizes share-based payments, as compensation costs for transactions, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the financial statements.  Stock based compensation expense is measured based on the fair value of the equity or liability instrument issued.  Share-based compensation arrangements includes: stock options, restricted share plans, performance-based awards, share appreciation rights, and employee share purchase plans.  The Company measures the cost of employee services received in exchange for stock options based on the grant-date fair value of the award, and expenses the cost over the period in which the employee is required to provide services for the award.  The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model that meets the fair value objective.

During the three months ended September 30, 2010 and the three months ended September 30, 2009, there were no stock options granted.. The Company recognized compensation expense of $30,250 for the three months ended September 30, 2010, and $22,875 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 which were related to options previously granted. The Company estimates the expense for the remainder of fiscal year 2011 to be approximately $41,000 based on the value of options outstanding on September 30, 2010 that will vest during the remainder of fiscal year 2011.   These estimates do not include any expense for options that may be granted and vest in the future.


 
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Hypertension Diagnostics, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements
September 30, 2010

5.           Deferred Compensation
 
              The Company has entered into a Deferred Equity Compensation Agreement with its CEO, Mark N. Schwartz (the “Agreement”), whereby the Company will grant 225,000 phantom shares of its common stock to its CEO for every month of employment for the period January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010.  A cash payment will be made to the CEO equal to the price per share of the Company’s common stock times the number of phantom shares accrued at the earliest of certain Event Dates (as defined in the Agreement, which are noted below).
 
The Company has accrued a total deferred compensation liability of $938,250 at September 30, 2010, which is the fair market value of 10,425,000 phantom shares granted as of September 30, 2010, pursuant to the Agreement.  Due to the changes in the closing price of the Company’s common stock during the quarter (a decrease from $0.13 to $0.09 per share), the Company recorded a net compensation benefit of $378,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2010, compared to a compensation expense of $763,875 for the three months ended September 30, 2009, respectively.  An increase in the Company’s common stock price would cause an increase in the deferred compensation, while a decrease in the Company’s stock price would cause a decrease in the deferred compensation liability.  Therefore, the net benefit that the Company recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2010 results from a decrease in the Company’s stock price and phantom shares granted from the prior period ending June 30, 2010 to the period ending September 30, 2010.
 
Per the terms of the employment agreement, payment of the deferred compensation liability will occur upon one of the following events: i) execution of a definitive agreement resulting in a change of control of the Company’s common stock; ii) termination of employment; iii) death of the CEO; or iv) no later than January 1, 2012.  Upon one of these events, a cash payment over 24 months will be made to the CEO equal to the trading price per share of the Company’s common stock times the number of phantom stock shares accrued to date.


6.            Net Income (Loss) Per Share
 
       Basic net income (loss) per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period.  Diluted net income (loss) per share would normally include the dilutive effect of common shares potentially issuable upon the exercise of stock options, warrants, or the conversion of preferred stock.

The following table provides a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share at September 30, 2010 and 2009.

     
 September 30,
     September 30,  
       2010      2009  
 
Basic earnings (loss) per share calculation:
           
 
Net income (loss) to common shareholders
$
                      264,221
 
$
                           (780,067)
 
 
Weighted average of common shares outstanding
 
             41,995,526
   
                            40,973,711
 
 
Basic net earnings (loss) per share
$
                     .01
 
$
                                 (.02)
 
               
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share calculation:
           
 
Net income (loss) to common shareholders
$
                      264,221
 
$
                          (780,067)
 
 
Weighted average of common shares outstanding
 
             41,995,526
   
                           40,973,711
 
 
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (1)
 
                       8,624,076
   
                                         -
 
 
           Stock Options (2)
 
                                -
   
                                         -
 
 
           Warrants (3)
 
                               -
   
                                         -
 
 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
 
             50,619,602
   
                           40,973,711
 
 
Diluted net income (loss) per share
$
                    .01
 
$
                                (.02)
 

(1)
At September  30, 2010, there were 718,673 shares of  Series A Convertible Preferred Stock outstanding and 728,248 at September 30, 2009. Using the preferred stock conversion ratio of 12:1, the common  stock equivalents attributable to these preferred shares are 8,624,076 at September 30, 2010 and 8,738,976 at September 30, 2009.  These common stock equivalents were anti-dilutive at September 30, 2009 and therefore have been excluded from diluted earnings per share.
 
 (2)
At September 30, 2010, there were common stock equivalents attributable to outstanding stock options of 7,141,914 common shares and 6,010,342 common shares at September 30, 2009. The stock options are anti-dilutive at September 30, 2009, due to the loss, and therefore have been excluded from diluted earnings per share. The stock options are anti-dilutive as of September 30, 2010 have been excluded from diluted earnings per share due to their exercise price being above the current trading price.
 
(3)
At September 30, 2010 and 2009, there were common stock equivalents of 18,498,636 and 19,248,639 common shares attributable to warrants, respectively.  The warrants expire on September 30, 2011, and have an exercise price of $.14 to $.30 per share. The warrants are anti- dilutive at September 30, 2010 and 2009 due to their exercise price being above the current trading price, and therefore have been excluded from diluted earnings per share.


 
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7.            Exercise Dates of Warrants

              In February 2010, the Company temporarily modified the exercise price on all of the Preferred Stock Warrant B from $2.64 to $1.68 and on all of the Common Stock Warrant B from $0.22 to $0.14 to encourage the exercise of the warrants. In July 2010, the Company agreed to extend the modification to September 30, 2011, to encourage exercising of these warrants in order for the Company to receive additional funding.  No additional expense was recorded for this extension due to the warrants being originally connected to a capital raise. During the three months ended September 30, 2010, the Company received $30,000 in cash proceeds for the exercise of these common and preferred stock warrants of 122,127 and 7,680 shares, respectively.
 
 
 
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Item 2.                        Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Overview

We are engaged in the design, development, manufacture and marketing of proprietary medical devices that we believe non-invasively detect subtle changes in the elasticity of both large and small arteries.  We are currently marketing two products: the HDI/PulseWave™ CR-2000 Research CardioVascular Profiling System and the CVProfilor® DO-2020 CardioVascular Profiling System.

·  
The CR-2000 Research System is being marketed worldwide “for research purposes only” to clinical research investigators for the purpose of collecting data in cardiovascular studies. Because the CR-2000 Research System bears the CE Mark and meets the European Union Medical Device Directive, physicians may use the CR-2000 Research System with patients in a clinical setting in the European Union.
 
·  
In the U.S., the CVProfilor® DO-2020 System is being marketed to primary care physicians and other health care professionals on a purchase or lease basis.  Some Systems previously marketed under a “per-patient-tested rental basis remain in use although we no longer offer that option in our current marketing. Utilizing our Central Data Management Facility, we are able to track rental unit utilization of the CVProfilor® DO-2020 System in each physician’s office and medical clinic and to invoice our physician customers on the number of CardioVascular Profile Reports (CVProfile™ Reports) which they generate each month.
 
 
Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2010, the FASB issued Improving Disclosures About Fair Value Measurements, which requires reporting entities to make new disclosures about recurring or nonrecurring fair-value measurements including significant transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair-value measurements and information on purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis in the reconciliation of Level 3 fair- value measurements. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for Level 3 reconciliation disclosures which are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2010. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on our financial statements.

Critical Accounting Policies

The financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S., which requires us to make estimates and assumptions in certain circumstances that affect amounts reported in the accompanying financial statements and related footnotes.  In preparing these financial statements, management has made its best estimates and judgments of certain amounts included in the financial statements, giving due consideration to materiality.  We do not believe there is a great likelihood that materially different amounts would be reported related to the accounting policies described below.  However, application of these accounting policies involves the exercise of judgment and use of assumptions as to future uncertainties and, as a result, actual results could differ from these estimates.

Revenue Recognition.  Equipment sales revenue is recognized at the time of shipment to a customer or distributor.  Shipment occurs only after receipt of a valid purchase order.  Payments from customers and distributors are either made in advance of shipment or within a short time frame after shipment.  In the case of sales to distributors, such payment is not contingent upon resale of the product to end users.  Shipping and handling costs are included as cost of equipment sales.  At the time of shipment, all of the criteria for revenue recognition have been met:  persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the selling price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured.
 
Equipment rental revenue, whether from the minimum monthly fee or from the per-patient-tested fee, is recognized when all of the criteria for recognition have been met:  persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the selling price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured.

In the case of either a sale or rental of our product, there are no post-shipment obligations which affect the timing of revenue recognition.  Once purchased, neither customers nor distributors have a right to return or exchange our product.  Service/contract revenue is recognized upon shipment, as all parts sent to customers are prepaid before the part is shipped. Warranty repairs are handled on a repair or replacement basis, at our discretion.  Further, there is no installation of our product; it is ready to use when plugged into an electrical outlet and no specialized knowledge is required to ready it for use.  For these reasons, we have concluded that our revenue recognition policy is appropriate.

 
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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.  Accounts receivable are reviewed to determine the need for an allowance for amounts that may become uncollectible in the future.  The necessity of an allowance is based on management’s review of accounts receivable balances and historical write-offs.  As of September 30, 2010 and June 30, 2010, there was no allowance for doubtful accounts.

Inventories and Related Reserve for Obsolete Inventory.  Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market and reviewed to determine the need for a reserve for obsolete inventories.  The need for a reserve is based on management’s review of inventories on hand compared to estimated future usage and sales.  As of September 30, 2010 and June 30, 2010, there was an inventory obsolescence reserve of $178,330.

               Research and Development.  For the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, we did not incur any research and development costs.

Deferred Revenue.   The Company has warranty maintenance contracts with its customers ranging from one to three years to provide replacement parts to its customers.  The Company requires full payment in advance and these cash deposits are recorded as deferred revenue.  The Company recognizes the deferred revenue on a quarterly basis and has recorded total deferred revenue of $122,371 and $142,751 at September 30, 2010 and June 30, 2010. 

Results of Operations

As of September 30, 2010, we had an accumulated deficit of $28,160,145.  Until we are able to generate significant revenue from our activities, we expect to continue to incur operating losses.  As of September 30, 2010, we had cash and cash equivalents of $889,425.  We anticipate that these funds, in conjunction with revenue anticipated to be earned from sales of our CVProfilor® DO-2020 Systems, anticipated sales of our CR-2000 Research Systems, less our anticipated operating costs, will allow us to pursue our business development strategy for at least the next twelve months following September 30, 2010.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2010 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2009

The following is a summary of our Revenue and Cost of Sales for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively:

       
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2010
 
   
       
Equipment
 
Equipment
 
Service/
   
Total
 
Sales
 
Rental
 
Contract
                 
Revenue
 
 $257,208
 
 $211,000
 
 $12,852
 
 $33,356
Cost of Sales
 
37,854
 
33,227
 
1,165
 
3,462
Gross Profit
 
 $219,354
 
 $177,773
 
 $11,687
 
 $29,894
                 
       
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2009
 
   
       
Equipment
 
Equipment
 
Service/
   
Total
 
Sales
 
Rental
 
Contract
                 
Revenue
 
 $302,075
 
 $254,235
 
 $25,161
 
 $22,679
Cost of Sales
 
 32,784
 
 27,591
 
2,731
 
 2,462
Gross Profit
 
 $269,291
 
 $226,644
 
 $22,430
 
 $20,217
 
 
Revenue.  Total Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2010 was $257,208, compared to $302,075 for the three months ended September 30, 2009, a 14.8% decrease.

             Equipment Sales Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2010 was $211,000, compared to $254,235 for the three months ended September 30, 2009, a 17.0% decrease.  Without the  $98,745 of revenue from the one-time University of Minnesota-NIH funded study in the three months ending September 30, 2009, equipment sales revenue would have been $155,490, and would have resulted in an increase in revenue of  35.7% from September 30, 2009 to 2010, respectively.
 
 
 
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Market acceptance of the CVProfilor® DO-2020 System by physicians has taken more time and resources than originally anticipated due to the challenges associated with marketing new diagnostic equipment in the primary care physician market.  We have focused our resources on specific regional markets that we believe are more likely to generate higher levels of acceptance of the CVProfilor® DO-2020 System by physicians.  Our current marketing strategy focuses on marketing the CVProfilor® DO-2020 System to primary care physicians (internists and family practioners) who treat patients with hypertension and diabetes.  We believe these physicians have the greatest interest in, and use for, our product.  Therefore, the most critical factor in our ability to increase revenue rests in our ability to expand our marketing and distribution network to increase placements and utilization of our CVProfilor® DO-2020 System.

 The existence, timing and extent of reimbursement of physicians for the use of our CVProfilor® DO-2020 System affects the market acceptance of our product.  Reimbursement will vary by the patient’s medical necessity, by physician, by provider, by geography and by provider coverage plans, making the process of obtaining reimbursement for the CVProfilor® DO-2020 System by current physician customers an important component of our product’s success.  To the extent that reimbursement is unavailable or inadequate, physicians will be less likely to use the CVProfilor® DO-2020 System.

For the CVProfilor® DO-2020 Systems currently being rented on a per-patient-tested basis and payment is generally received within 30 days of invoicing..  Thus, physician payments for use of the CVProfilor® DO-2020 System follow actual utilization by some 60 days.

For the three months ended September 30, 2010, we recognized revenue for the CVProfilor® DO-2020 System “per-patient-tested” rental program of $12,852, compared to $25,161 for the three months ended September 30, 2009, a 48.9% decrease.  The Company no longer offers a rental program as part of its current marketing strategy.

For the three months ended September 30, 2010, service/contract revenue was $33,356, compared to $22,679 for the three months ended September 30, 2009, a 47.0% increase.  This increase was mainly due to an increase in the number of replacement parts and purchases of report forms.

Expenses.  Total selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2009 were $1,050,841, compared to ($40,564) for the three months ended September 30, 2010. The following is a summary of the major categories included in selling, general and administrative expenses:


   
Three Months Ended
 
   
September 30
 
 
2010
 
2009
Wages, expenses, benefits before deferred compensation
 $88,839
 
 $139,919
Deferred compensation…...………………………………............................................................................
(378,000)
 
 763,875
Outside consultants…………………………………………………............................................................
92,872
 
 8,055
Rent (building/equipment) and utilities……………………………….......................................................
11,397
 
 13,226
Insurance-general and directors/officers liability……………………......................................................
5,006
 
 4,830
Selling, marketing and promotion, including applicable wages…….......................................................
68,375
 
            49,990
Legal and audit/accounting fees……………………………………..........................................................
18,213
 
 25,913
Depreciation and amortization………………………………………..........................................................
317
 
 1,440
Stock option expense……………………………………………….............................................................
30,250
 
 22,875
Other-general and administrative…………………………………….........................................................
22,167
 
 20,718
            Total selling, general and administrative expenses………….......................................................
 $(40,564)
 
 $1,050,841

Wages, related expenses and benefits before deferred compensation decreased from $139,919 to $88,839 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2010, respectively, a 36.5% decrease.  The primary reason for the decrease was the FICA and income tax expense related to the deferred compensation, which decreased from an expense of $27,536 to a benefit of $13,626 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 to 2010, respectively.

Deferred compensation, which is a non-cash charge that relates to phantom stock issuances issued to our chief executive officer as part of his compensation for services provided to us (see Note 5 to the financial statements), was an expense of $763,875 for the three months ended September 30, 2009, compared with a benefit of $378,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2010.  The expense for the three month period ended September 30, 2009 is a result of the increase in the Company’s stock price including the additional phantom shares granted during the three month period ended September 30, 2009.  The net benefit for the three month period ended September 30, 2010 is a result from the decrease in the Company’s stock price totaling $438,750 offset by the expense of $60,750 for new phantom shares issuances during the quarter.

 
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Outside consultant’s expense increased from $8,055 to $92,872 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2010, respectively, a 1,052.9% increase. This increase is largely due to the use of contract labor for accounting, customer service, and IT systems consulting during the three months ended September 30, 2010.

Rent (building/equipment) and utilities decreased from $13,226 to $11,397 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2010, respectively, a 13.8% decrease.

Selling, marketing and promotion expense increased from $49,990 to $68,375 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2010, respectively.  This category includes commissions paid to our third-party distributors.  This increase is due to an increase in equipment sales, net of the NIH revenue from September 30, 2009.

Legal and audit/accounting fees decreased from $25,913 to $18,213 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2010, respectively, a 29.7% decrease due to a change in auditing firms.

Stock option expense was $30,250 and $22,875 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. This expense is based on the grant date fair value related to stock options that vested during the three months ended September 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009.  The increase in expense is a result of the stock options granted to the non-management board of directors effective January 1, 2010, which vest quarterly through June 30, 2011.

Interest and miscellaneous income was $1,483 and $4,303 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2010, respectively 190% increase. This increase was a result of excess cash collected for miscellaneous fees during the 2010 period.

Our net income was $264,221 for the three months ended September 30, 2010, compared to net loss of $780,067 for the three months ended September 30, 2009.  For the three months ended September 30, 2010, basic net income per share was $ 0.01, based on weighted average common shares outstanding of 41,995,526.  For the three months ended September 30, 2009, basic net loss per share was $(0.02), based on weighted average common shares outstanding of 40,973,711.


 
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash and cash equivalents had a net decrease of $164,223 and a net increase of $266,030 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009, respectively.  The significant elements of these changes were as follows:
 

   Three Months Ended September 30,  
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
  2010           
        2009                      
 
—  Net income(loss), as adjusted for non-cash items (expenses associated with deferred stock based compensation, depreciation, and stock option expense)
$    (83,212)
         $     8,123
 
 
 
—  (Increase) Decrease in accounts receivable:
–  (A)The increase in the collection of outstanding customer balances from unit sales, and less sales at quarter end.
 
 (A)  14,701
 
 (A)   36,719
 
 
 
—  Increase (Decrease) in accrued payroll and payroll taxes:
–  (B)Expense amounts that relate to the amount of accrued vacation, accrued payroll, and accrued payroll taxes.
 
(B)   (8,851)
 
  (B)  26,452
 
 
 
—  (Increase) Decrease in inventory:
–  (C)We sell mostly reconditioned units, and only replenish inventory for items that are needed to build new units.
 
(C)   12,686
 
        (C)   9,919
 
 
—  Increase (Decrease) in deferred revenue:
–  (D)Cash received from warranty maintenance contracts, is amortized over the length of the contract.
 
 
(D)   (20,380)
 
   (D)   35,155
 
—  Increase (Decrease) in accrued commissions:
    –  (E)Expense amounts related to commissions paid to our third-party
             distributors.
 
 
        (E)  (80,875)
 
                    (E)            -
 
 
 
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As of September 30, 2010, we had cash and cash equivalents of $889,425 and anticipate that these funds, in conjunction with anticipated sales of our CVProfilor® DO-2020 Systems, anticipated sales of our CR-2000 Research Systems, and operating cost reductions, will allow us to pursue our business development strategy for at least the next twelve months following September 30, 2010.

Net cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended September 30, 2010, was $30,000 through the exercise of warrants held by investors.  There were no financing activities for the three months ended September 30, 2009.

Our current marketing strategy focuses on selling the CVProfilor® DO-2020 System to physicians who treat patients with hypertension and diabetes through a network of independent distributors.  We believe that these independent distributors know physicians who have the greatest interest in, and use for, our product.  The most critical factor in our ability to increase revenue rests in our ability to expand our network of independent distributors selling the CVProfilor® DO-2020 System.
 
 
The existence, timing and extent of reimbursement of physicians for the use of our CVProfilor® DO-2020 affects demand for our product.  Reimbursement will always vary considerably by the patient’s medical necessity, by physician, by provider, by geography and by provider coverage plans, making the process of obtaining reimbursement for the CVProfilor® DO-2020 by current physician customers an important component of our product’s success.  To the extent that reimbursement is unavailable or inadequate, physicians will be less likely to purchase the CVProfilor® DO-2020.

No assurance can be given that additional working capital, when required, will be obtained in a timely manner or on terms and conditions acceptable to us or our shareholders. Our financing needs are based upon management estimates as to future revenue and expense.  Our business plan and our financing needs are also subject to change based upon, among other factors, market conditions, and our ability to materially increase the sales of our CVProfilor® DO-2020 System.  Any efforts to raise additional funds may be hampered by the fact that our securities are quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board, are illiquid and are subject to the rules relating to penny stocks.
 
 
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.

 
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, Mark N. Schwartz, and Kathy Schatz, our Manager of Finance and Accounting,   we have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that review, our Chief Executive Officer and Manager of Finance and Accounting have concluded that, as of the evaluation date, our disclosure controls and procedures were operating effectively for gathering, analyzing and disclosing the information that we are required to disclose in the reports we file under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Manager of Finance and Accounting, in a manner that allows for timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

(b) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
There have been no significant changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended September 30, 2010, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6.                 Exhibits

(a)      The following Exhibits are furnished pursuant to Item 601 of Regulation S-B:

31.1  
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to
13a-14 and 15d-14 of the Exchange Act

31.2  
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to
13a-14 and 15d-14 of the Exchange Act

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Certificate pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350

 
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SIGNATURES


In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the Registrant has caused this Form 10-Q to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


 
HYPERTENSION DIAGNOSTICS, INC.


 
 By /s/ Mark N. Schwartz
 
 Mark N. Schwartz
 
                     Chief Executive Officer

Date:  November 12, 2010
 
 
 
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