KORU Medical Systems, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2020 March (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 March 31, 2020
or
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ________ to ________.
Commission File Number: 0-12305
REPRO MED SYSTEMS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York | 13-3044880 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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24 Carpenter Road, Chester, New York | 10918 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
(845) 469-2042
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class | Trading symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
common stock, $0.01 par value | KRMD | The Nasdaq Stock Market |
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. [X] Yes [ ] No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). [X] Yes [ ] No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
| Large accelerated filer [ ] | Accelerated filer [ ] |
| Non-accelerated filer [X] | Smaller reporting company [X] |
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| Emerging growth company [ ] |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). [ ] Yes [X] No
As of May 6, 2020, 39,694,745 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share, were outstanding, which excludes 2,737,231 shares of treasury stock.
REPRO MED SYSTEMS, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||
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ITEM 1. | Financial Statements |
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| Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2019 | 3 |
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| Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 | 4 |
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| Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 | 5 |
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| Notes to Financial Statements | 6 |
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ITEM 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 16 |
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ITEM 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 21 |
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ITEM 4. | Controls and Procedures | 21 |
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION | ||
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ITEM 1. | Legal Proceedings | 22 |
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ITEM 1A. | Risk Factors | 23 |
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ITEM 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 24 |
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ITEM 6. | Exhibits | 24 |
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
REPRO MED SYSTEMS, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
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ASSETS |
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CURRENT ASSETS |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
| $ | 7,427,679 |
| $ | 5,870,929 |
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Accounts receivable less allowance for doubtful accounts of $32,645 at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 |
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| 3,419,681 |
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| 3,234,521 |
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Inventory |
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| 3,089,016 |
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| 2,388,477 |
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Prepaid expenses |
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| 543,454 |
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| 387,396 |
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS |
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| 14,479,830 |
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| 11,881,323 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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| 638,670 |
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| 611,846 |
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Patents, net of accumulated amortization of $303,425 and $288,967 at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively |
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| 873,225 |
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| 807,135 |
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Right of use assets, net |
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| 340,118 |
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| 373,734 |
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Deferred tax asset |
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| 251,444 |
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| 188,241 |
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Other assets |
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| 19,812 |
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| 19,582 |
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TOTAL ASSETS |
| $ | 16,603,099 |
| $ | 13,881,861 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES |
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Line of credit payable |
| $ | 1,500,000 |
| $ | — |
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Accounts payable |
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| 1,097,054 |
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| 572,656 |
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Accrued expenses |
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| 888,318 |
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| 1,296,612 |
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Accrued payroll and related taxes |
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| 229,836 |
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| 190,265 |
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Accrued tax liability |
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| 409,703 |
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| 204,572 |
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Finance lease liability - current |
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| 4,252 |
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| 5,296 |
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Operating lease liability - current |
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| 138,520 |
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| 136,888 |
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES |
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| 4,267,683 |
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| 2,406,289 |
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Finance lease liability, net of current portion |
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| 1,842 |
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| 2,646 |
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Operating lease liability, net of current portion |
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| 201,598 |
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| 236,846 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES |
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| 4,471,123 |
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| 2,645,781 |
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STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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Common stock, $0.01 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized, 42,423,977 and 42,239,788 shares issued, 39,686,746 and 39,502,557 shares outstanding at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively |
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| 424,240 |
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| 422,398 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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| 6,737,695 |
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| 6,293,069 |
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Retained earnings |
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| 5,314,245 |
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| 4,864,817 |
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| 12,476,180 |
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| 11,580,284 |
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Less: Treasury stock, 2,737,231 shares at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, at cost |
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| (344,204 | ) |
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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| 12,131,976 |
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| 11,236,080 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
| $ | 16,603,099 |
| $ | 13,881,861 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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REPRO MED SYSTEMS, INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
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NET SALES |
| $ | 6,330,009 |
| $ | 4,974,278 |
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Cost of goods sold |
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| 2,541,799 |
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| 1,926,324 |
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Gross Profit |
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| 3,788,210 |
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| 3,047,954 |
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OPERATING EXPENSES |
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Selling, general and administrative |
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| 2,762,980 |
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| 2,484,868 |
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Litigation |
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| 99,158 |
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| 492,515 |
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Research and development |
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| 256,025 |
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| 101,959 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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| 87,224 |
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| 83,651 |
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Total Operating Expenses |
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| 3,205,387 |
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| 3,162,993 |
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Net Operating Profit/(Loss) |
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| 582,823 |
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Non-Operating Income |
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Loss on currency exchange |
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| (10,497 | ) |
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Loss on sale of fixed asset |
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Interest income, net |
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| 19,030 |
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| 17,480 |
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TOTAL OTHER INCOME |
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| 8,533 |
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| 7,550 |
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INCOME/(LOSS) BEFORE TAXES |
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| 591,356 |
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Income Tax (Expense)/Benefit |
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| (141,928 | ) |
| 22,099 |
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NET INCOME/(LOSS) |
| $ | 449,428 |
| $ | (85,390 | ) |
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NET INCOME/(LOSS) PER SHARE |
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Basic |
| $ | 0.01 |
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Diluted |
| $ | 0.01 |
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING |
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Basic |
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| 39,675,107 |
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| 38,203,606 |
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Diluted |
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| 39,874,989 |
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| 39,033,623 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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REPRO MED SYSTEMS, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
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Net Income/(Loss) |
| $ | 449,428 |
| $ | (85,390 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities: |
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Stock based compensation expense |
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| 360,968 |
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| 298,125 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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| 87,224 |
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| 83,651 |
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Deferred capital gain - building lease |
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| (3,763 | ) |
Deferred taxes |
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| (63,203 | ) |
| 25,594 |
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Loss on disposal of fixed asset |
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| 240 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Increase in accounts receivable |
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| (185,160 | ) |
| (1,229,419 | ) |
Increase in inventory |
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| (700,539 | ) |
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Increase in prepaid expense and other assets |
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| (156,288 | ) |
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Increase in accounts payable |
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| 524,398 |
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| 489,593 |
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Increase/(Decrease) in accrued payroll and related taxes |
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| 39,571 |
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(Decrease)/Increase in accrued expense |
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| 11,238 |
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Increase/(Decrease) in accrued tax liability |
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| 205,131 |
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY/(USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
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| 153,236 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
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Payments for capital expenditures |
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| (99,591 | ) |
| (41,626 | ) |
Purchase certificate of deposit |
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Payments for patents |
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| (80,547 | ) |
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NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
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| (180,138 | ) |
| (96,833 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
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Line of credit advance |
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| 1,500,000 |
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Share issuances |
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| 85,500 |
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Payment for cancelled shares |
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| (2,820 | ) |
Finance lease |
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| (1,848 | ) |
| (1,028 | ) |
NET CASH PROVIDED BY/(USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
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| 1,583,652 |
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NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
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| 1,556,750 |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD |
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| 5,870,929 |
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| 3,738,803 |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD |
| $ | 7,427,679 |
| $ | 2,592,889 |
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Supplemental Information |
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Cash paid during the periods for: |
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Interest |
| $ | 87 |
| $ | 174 |
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Taxes |
| $ | — |
| $ | — |
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NON-CASH FINANCING AND INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
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Issuance of common stock as compensation |
| $ | 60,002 |
| $ | 176,250 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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REPRO MED SYSTEMS, INC.
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
NATURE OF OPERATIONS
REPRO MED SYSTEMS, INC. (the “Company”, “KORU Medical” or “we”) designs, manufactures and markets proprietary portable and innovative medical devices primarily for the ambulatory infusion market as governed by the United States Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA”) quality and regulatory system and international standards for quality system management. The Company operates as one segment.
FISCAL YEAR END
The Company’s fiscal year end is December 31.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited financial statements as of March 31, 2020, have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and with instructions to SEC regulation S-X for interim financial statements.
In the opinion of the Company’s management, the financial statements contain all adjustments consisting of normal recurring accruals necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of March 31, 2020, and the results of operations and cash flows for the three month period ended March 31, 2020, and 2019.
The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto of the Company and management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations included in the Company’s Annual Report for the twelve months ended December 31, 2019, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all short-term investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Company holds cash in excess of $250,000 at its depository, which exceeds the FDIC insurance limits and is, therefore, uninsured.
CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT
The certificate of deposit was recorded at cost plus accrued interest. The certificate of deposit earned interest at a rate of 1.73% and matured in May 2019.
INVENTORY
Inventories of raw materials are stated at the lower of standard cost, which approximates average cost, or market value including allocable overhead. Work-in-process and finished goods are stated at the lower of standard cost or market value and include direct labor and allocable overhead.
PATENTS
Costs incurred in obtaining patents have been capitalized and are being amortized over the legal life of the patents.
INCOME TAXES
Deferred income taxes are provided using the liability method whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences.
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The Company believes that it has no uncertain tax positions requiring disclosure or adjustment. Generally, tax years starting with 2017 are subject to examination by income tax authorities.
PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND DEPRECIATION
Property and equipment is stated at cost and is depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company maintains a stock option plan under which it grants stock options to certain executives, key employees and consultants. The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. All options are charged against income at their fair value. The entire compensation expense of the award is recognized over the vesting period. Shares of stock granted for director fees are recorded at the fair value of the shares at the grant date.
USE OF ESTIMATES IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Important estimates include but are not limited to, asset lives, valuation allowances, inventory, and accruals.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09—Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which provides a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. We adopted this ASU effective January 1, 2018 on a full retrospective basis. Adoption of this standard did not result in significant changes to our accounting policies, business processes, systems or controls, or have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows or related disclosures. As such, prior period financial statements were not recast.
The Company’s revenues result from the sale of assembled products. We recognize revenues when shipment occurs and at which point the customer obtains control and ownership of the goods. Shipping costs generally are billed to customers and are included in sales.
The Company generally does not accept return of goods shipped unless it is a Company error. The only credits provided to customers are for defective merchandise. The Company warrants the syringe driver from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and the warranty does not include a performance obligation. The costs under the warranty are expensed as incurred.
Provisions for distributor pricing and annual customer volume rebates are variable consideration and are recorded as a reduction of revenue in the same period the related sales are recorded or when it’s probable the annual growth target will be achieved. Rebates are provided to distributors for the difference in selling price to distributor and pricing specified to select customers.
LEASES
In February 2016, the FASB issued a new standard related to leases to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by requiring the recognition of right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet. Most prominent among the changes in the standard is the recognition of ROU assets and lease liabilities by the Company for those leases classified as operating leases under current U.S. GAAP, while our accounting for capital leases remains substantially unchanged. Under the standard, disclosures are required to meet the objective of enabling users of financial statements to assess the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The standard became effective for us January 1, 2019. The standard had a material impact on our balance sheets, but did not have a material impact on our income statements. See NOTE 6 LEASES.
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RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-13—Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326); Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which amends guidance on reporting credit losses for assets held at amortized cost basis and available for sale debt securities. For assets held at amortized cost basis, Topic 326 eliminates the probable initial recognition threshold in current GAAP and, instead, requires an entity to reflect its current estimate of all expected credit losses. The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of the financial assets to present the net amount expected to be collected. For available for sale debt securities, credit losses should be measured in a manner similar to current GAAP, however Topic 326 will require that credit losses be presented as an allowance rather than as a write-down. This ASU affects entities holding financial assets and net investment in leases that are not accounted for at fair value through net income. The amendments affect loans, debt securities, trade receivables, net investments in leases, off balance sheet credit exposures, reinsurance receivables, and any other financial assets not excluded from the scope that have the contractual right to receive cash. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is assessing the impact of the adoption of the ASU on its financial statements, disclosure requirements and methods of adoption.
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12 Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. The amendments in this ASU simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing several exceptions including the exception to the general methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period when a year-to-date loss exceeds the anticipated loss for the year. The amendments also improve consistent application of and simplify GAAP for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. The Company is assessing the impact of the adoption of the ASU on its financial statements, disclosure requirements and methods of adoption.
The Company considers the applicability and impact of all recently issued accounting pronouncements. Recent accounting pronouncements not specifically identified in our disclosures are either not applicable to the Company or are not expected to have a material effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash, trade receivables, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value based on the short-term maturity of these instruments.
ACCOUNTING FOR LONG-LIVED ASSETS
The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment at least annually or whenever the circumstances and situations change such that there is an indication that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. As of March 31, 2020, the Company does not believe that any of its assets are impaired.
RECLASSIFICATION
Certain reclassifications have been made to conform prior period data to the current presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on reported net income.
NOTE 2 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consists of the following at:
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Furniture, office equipment, and leasehold improvements |
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| 1,165,811 |
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| 1,135,107 |
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Manufacturing equipment and tooling |
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| 1,362,984 |
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| 1,295,978 |
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| 2,528,795 |
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| 2,431,085 |
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Less: accumulated depreciation |
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| (1,890,125 | ) |
| (1,819,239 | ) |
Property and equipment, net |
| $ | 638,670 |
| $ | 611,846 |
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Depreciation expense was $72,768 and $73,515 for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, respectively.
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NOTE 3 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are involved in several lawsuits with our principal competitor, EMED Technologies Corporation (“EMED”). EMED has alleged that our needle sets infringe various patents controlled by EMED. Certain of these lawsuits also allege antitrust violations, unfair business practices, and various other business tort claims. We are vigorously defending against all of the lawsuits brought by EMED. Although no assurances can be given, we believe we have meritorious defenses to all of EMED’s claims.
The initial case involving EMED was filed by us in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California on September 20, 2013 (the “California case”), in response to a letter from EMED claiming patent infringement by us, and seeking a declaratory judgment establishing the invalidity of the patent referenced in the letter – EMED’s US patent 8,500,703 – “’703.” EMED answered the complaint and asserted patent infringement of the ’703 patent and several counterclaims relating generally to claims of unfair business practices against us. We responded by adding several claims against EMED, generally relating to claims of unfair business practices on EMED’s part. Both parties have requested injunctive relief and monetary damages in unspecified amounts. On June 16, 2015, the California court entered a preliminary injunction against KORU Medical for making certain statements regarding products cleared for use by the FDA, or that could be safely used, with KORU Medical’s Freedom60 pump, without voiding the product warranty. On September 11, 2015, we requested an ex parte reexamination of the ’703 patent by the US Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”). The ex parte reexamination resulted in a Final Office Action, dated July 19, 2017, rejecting all of EMED’s claims in the issued patent. On January 25, 2018, EMED filed an Appeal Brief with a Petition for Revival, which was accepted. On April 9, 2018, the USPTO denied EMED’s request for reconsideration of the order rejecting all claims in the ’703 patent. On June 26, 2019, the Examiner responded to EMED’s appeal brief and maintained all of the final rejections. On December 31, 2019, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”) of the USPTO issued its decision sustaining the invalidity of claims 1-10 of the ’703 patent, but reversing the Examiner’s rejection of claim 11, leaving claim 11 as the only surviving claim of the ’703 patent. Claim 11 of the ’703 patent, however, was not asserted in the California case. EMED has informed KORU Medical it will neither appeal the PTAB’s decision nor pursue a claim based on infringement of claim 11 of the ’703 patent in the California case. EMED also has moved to dismiss the ’703 patent claims from the California case. That motion and the non-patent claims asserted by the parties in the California case remain pending.
The second court case was filed by EMED in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (the “Texas Court”) on June 25, 2015, claiming patent infringement on another of its patents (US 8,961,476 – “’476”), by our needle sets, and seeking unspecified monetary damages (“ED Texas ’476 matter”). This ’476 patent is related to the now rejected EMED ’703 patent.
On September 17, 2015, we requested an inter partes review (“IPR”) of the ’476 patent, and in response to our request, the Court entered an order staying the ED Texas ’476 matter until after the PTAB made a decision regarding the validity of the patent. On January 12, 2017, the PTAB issued its Final Written Decision in our favor, invalidating all but one (“dependent Claim 9”) of the claims in the ’476 patent. EMED appealed the PTAB’s ruling to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which affirmed the PTAB’s Final Written Decision in our favor on April 3, 2018. On April 18, 2018, EMED filed a petition for en banc rehearing, which was denied. On August 16, 2018, EMED petitioned the United States Supreme Court for a Writ of Certiorari to review the Federal Circuit’s upholding the PTAB’s Final Written Decision. On October 29, 2018, the United States Supreme Court denied EMED’s Petition for a Writ of Certiorari, thus finally affirming the PTAB’s invalidation of ’476, save for one dependent claim.
Following the PTAB’s Final Written Decision in the IPR regarding the ’476 patent, EMED filed a new patent application claiming priority back to the application that issued as ’703, which is the patent at issue in the California case. Submitted for accelerated examination, this new application issued as US 9,808,576 – “’576” on November 7, 2017. On this same date, EMED filed a new case (the “third case”) in the Texas Court claiming patent infringement of ’576, also directed to our needle sets, and seeking unspecified damages and a preliminary injunction against marketing and sales of our needle sets. We filed a Motion to Dismiss or Transfer Venue to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (“SDNY”), which resulted in the transfer of the third case to SDNY (“SDNY ’576 matter”) on May 30, 2018.
On April 23, 2018, EMED filed a new civil case (the “fourth case”) against us in the Texas Court asserting antitrust, defamation and unfair business practice claims, and seeking unspecified damages, similar to those previously presented in the California case, described above. The fourth case also names Andrew Sealfon, then President and CEO of KORU Medical, individually as a defendant. As the result of a hearing on November 14, 2018, on December 7, 2018, the Court entered an order transferring the fourth case to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California (the “California Court”). The California Court set an initial schedule for a preliminary motion phase and on August 30, 2019 EMED filed a second amended complaint. On September 30, 2019, KORU Medical and Sealfon filed a motion to dismiss that complaint, and Sealfon filed a separate motion to dismiss the case as to him for lack of jurisdiction. Ultimately, we expect this case to be coordinated or consolidated with the California case, or dismissed, as the California Court sees fit.
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At the same hearing on November 14, 2018, the Texas Court granted EMED leave to amend its infringement contentions, following the IPR decision invalidating all but one claim of the ’476 patent, in order to assert infringement of that sole remaining claim, namely dependent Claim 9. The Texas Court’s order allowing EMED’s amendment of its infringement contentions against us was entered on December 7, 2018.
The ED Texas ’476 matter proceeded under EMED’s amended infringement contention to incorporate the surviving dependent Claim 9, which incorporates Claims 1 and 8 of the ’476 patent, meaning that, to prove infringement on our part, EMED must prove more elements of infringement than it originally charged against us. In April 2019, EMED served its damages expert’s report opining that EMED’s past infringement damages amount to $1.5 million, and in May KORU Medical served its damages expert’s rebuttal report opining that EMED’s expert miscalculated damages which if properly calculated would amount to less than $100,000. The Texas Court had set a trial date of August 19, 2019, for the trial of the ED Texas ’476 matter. On June 24, 2019, the Texas Court Magistrate Judge issued a Report and Recommendation decision finding no infringement, literally or under the doctrine of equivalents, by KORU Medical’s accused products. EMED filed its objections on June 26, 2019. On June 28, 2019, the Texas Court issued a Final Judgment in favor of KORU Medical and adopted the decision of the Magistrate Judge that was issued on June 24, 2019, overruled EMED’s objections, awarded court costs to KORU Medical, and dismissed the case. A final judgment has been entered. KORU Medical has submitted its Bill of Costs for approximately $16,000 and has moved to declare the case exceptional and for recovery of its attorney fees and expenses of approximately $2.3 million in defense of EMED’s assertion of the ’476 Patent. EMED has objected to our Bill of Costs, opposed the motion for fees, and filed a notice of appeal of the non-infringement judgment to the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (the “CAFC”). On September 16, 2019, EMED filed its opening appeal brief. On October 28, 2019, KORU Medical filed its responsive brief, and on November 7, 2019 EMED filed its reply brief. On November 20, 2019, KORU Medical filed a motion for leave to file a sur-reply brief to respond to a new argument raised by EMED in its reply brief, which EMED opposed, and which the CAFC referred to the judicial panel that will hear the appeal for consideration. On April 9, 2020, the CAFC issued a unanimous decision affirming the ED Texas Court’s judgment of non-infringement. The Texas Court had stayed proceedings in the district court until the appeal process is completed, and the parties will now meet and confer regarding when to return to the district court to lift the stay and address KORU Medical’s fee motion which remains pending.
The SDNY ’576 matter proceeded in the New York court through claim construction on the ’576 Patent, whereupon KORU Medical sought permission from the New York court to file a motion for summary judgement, to which EMED objected. The New York court granted KORU Medical’s request, and on July 10, 2019, KORU Medical filed its motion for summary judgement. EMED opposed that motion, and on August 30, 2019, the New York court granted summary judgement, and dismissed the lawsuit. A final judgement has been entered. KORU Medical has submitted a Bill of Costs for approximately $1,500, to which EMED has objected, and has moved the New York court to declare the case exceptional and for recovery of its attorney fees and expenses of at least $1.16 million. EMED has opposed that motion, which was referred to a United States District Court Magistrate Judge to prepare a report and recommendation. On November 12, 2019, the Magistrate Judge issued a Report and Recommendation that KORU Medical’s fee motion be granted, and KORU Medical be awarded approximately $1.1 million in fees and expenses. EMED has filed objections to the Report and Recommendation, to which KORU Medical has responded, and which objections are now pending before the District Court Judge for resolution. EMED has also appealed the New York court’s judgment of non-infringement to the CAFC, which matter also is pending. EMED’s opening appeal brief was due November 8, 2019, but EMED filed its brief on November 12, 2019. EMED filed a motion to extend the time to file its opening brief, which KORU Medical opposed, but the motion was granted. KORU Medical filed its responsive brief on December 23, 2019, on January 9, 2020 EMED filed the joint appendix in support of the parties’ briefing, and on January 13, 2020, EMED filed its reply brief. The appeal remains pending, waiting for the CAFC Court to schedule oral argument.
As is required by the respective Courts in both the SDNY ’576 matter and the ED Texas ’476 matter, the parties have engaged in settlement discussions and have conducted a court-sponsored mediation session, which did not result in settlement.
Although we believe KORU Medical has meritorious claims and defenses in all of the above-described actions and proceedings, their outcomes cannot be predicted with any certainty. If any of these actions against us are successful, they could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
NOTE 4 STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
On June 29, 2016, the Board of Directors amended the Company’s 2015 Stock Option Plan (as amended, the “Plan”) authorizing the Company to grant awards to certain executives, key employees, and consultants under the Plan, which was approved by shareholders at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on September 6, 2016. The total number of shares of Common Stock, with respect to which awards may be granted pursuant to the Plan, may not exceed 6,000,000 pursuant to an amendment to the Plan approved by shareholders on April 23, 2019, at the 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
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As of March 31, 2020, the Company had options to purchase 4,472,000 shares of Common Stock outstanding to certain executives, key employees and consultants under the Plan, of which none were issued during the three months ended March 31, 2020.
On February 20, 2019, the Board of Directors of the Company approved an increase in compensation for each non-employee director from $25,000 to $50,000 annually effective January 1, 2019, and an additional $10,000 annually for the chair of each Board committee effective February 20, 2019, in each case to be paid quarterly half in cash and half in common stock at the end of each fiscal quarter. On September 30, 2019, the Board of Directors of the Company named R. John Fletcher, a current KORU Medical director, as Chairman, replacing Executive Chairman, Daniel S. Goldberger, who remains a non-executive member of KORU Medical’s Board of Directors. In Mr. Fletcher’s role as Chairman, he receives an additional $50,000 in annual compensation, to be paid quarterly in shares of KORU Medical common stock based on the closing price of the stock on the last day of each quarter.
Pursuant to Daniel S. Goldberger’s employment agreement dated October 12, 2018, on February 1, 2019, when Donald B. Pettigrew was appointed to President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Goldberger was awarded a performance bonus in the amount of $270,000 to be paid half in cash and half in stock. The number of shares that were issued totaled 90,604 and was based upon the closing price of the Common Stock of the Company on February 1, 2019, as reported by the OTCQX. These shares were issued on April 3, 2019.
2015 STOCK OPTION PLAN, as amended
Time Based Stock Options
The per share weighted average fair value of stock options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019 was zero and $1.10, respectively. The fair value of each award is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions used for grants in the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019. Historical information was the primary basis for the selection of the expected volatility, expected dividend yield and the expected lives of the options. The risk-free interest rate was selected based upon yields of the U.S. Treasury issues with a term equal to the expected life of the option being valued.
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| March 31, |
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| 2020 |
| 2019 |
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|
|
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|
|
|
Dividend yield |
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| — |
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| 0.00% |
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Expected Volatility |
|
| — |
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| 59.4%-60.3% |
|
Weighted-average volatility |
|
| — |
|
| — |
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Expected dividends |
|
| — |
|
| — |
|
Expected term (in years) |
|
| — |
|
| 10 |
|
Risk-free rate |
|
| — |
|
| 2.64-2.72% |
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The following table summarizes the status of the Plan with respect to time based stock options:
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| Three Months Ended March 31, |
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| 2020 |
| 2019 |
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| Shares |
| Weighted |
| Shares |
| Weighted |
| |||
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|
|
|
| |||
Outstanding at January 1 |
| 3,647,000 |
| $ | 1.32 |
|
| 2,419,000 |
| $ | 1.00 |
|
Granted |
| — |
| $ | — |
|
| 1,050,000 |
| $ | 1.57 |
|
Exercised |
| 175,000 |
| $ | 0.49 |
|
| — |
| $ | — |
|
Forfeited |
| — |
| $ | — |
|
| — |
| $ | — |
|
Outstanding at March 31 |
| 3,472,000 |
| $ | 1.36 |
|
| 3,469,000 |
| $ | 1.17 |
|
Options exercisable at March 31 |
| 1,306,635 |
| $ | 1.05 |
|
| 828,219 |
| $ | 0.58 |
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Weighted average fair value of options granted during the period |
| — |
| $ | — |
|
| — |
| $ | 1.10 |
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Stock-based compensation expense |
|
|
| $ | 175,239 |
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|
|
| $ | 121,875 |
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Total stock-based compensation expense was $175,239 and $121,875 for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, respectively. Cash received from option exercises for the three months ended March 30, 2020 and 2019 was $85,500 and zero, respectively.
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The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, was zero and $1.2 million, respectively. There were 175,000 options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and zero during the three months ended March 31, 2019.
The following table presents information pertaining to options outstanding at March 31, 2020:
Range of Exercise Price |
| Number |
| Weighted |
| Weighted |
| Number |
| Weighted |
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|
|
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|
$0.38-$3.15 |
| 3,472,000 |
| 6.4 years |
| $ | 1.36 |
| 1,306,635 |
| $ | 1.05 |
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As of March 31, 2020, there was $2.0 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the Plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 44 months. The total fair value of shares vested as of March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, was $868,012 and $293,373, respectively.
Performance Based Stock Options
The per share weighted average fair value of stock options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 was zero for both periods. The fair value of each award is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions used for grants in the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019. Historical information was the primary basis for the selection of the expected volatility, expected dividend yield and the expected lives of the options. The risk-free interest rate was selected based upon yields of the U.S. Treasury issues with a term equal to the expected life of the option being valued.
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| March 31, |
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| 2020 |
| 2019 |
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Dividend yield |
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| — |
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| — |
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Expected Volatility |
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| — |
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| — |
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Weighted-average volatility |
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| — |
|
| — |
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Expected dividends |
|
| — |
|
| — |
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Expected term (in years) |
|
| — |
|
| — |
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Risk-free rate |
|
| — |
|
| — |
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The following table summarizes the status of the Plan with respect to performance based stock options:
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| Three months Ended March 31, |
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| 2020 |
| 2019 |
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| Shares |
| Weighted |
| Shares |
| Weighted |
| |||
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|
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| |||
Outstanding at January 1 |
| 1,000,000 |
| $ | 1.70 |
|
| — |
| $ | — |
|
Granted |
| — |
| $ | — |
|
| — |
| $ | — |
|
Exercised |
| — |
| $ | — |
|
| — |
| $ | — |
|
Forfeited |
| — |
| $ | — |
|
| — |
| $ | — |
|
Outstanding at March 31 |
| 1,000,000 |
| $ | 1.70 |
|
| — |
| $ | — |
|
Options exercisable at March 31 |
| — |
| $ | — |
|
| — |
| $ | — |
|
Weighted average fair value of options granted during the period |
| — |
| $ | — |
|
| — |
| $ | — |
|
Stock-based compensation expense |
| — |
| $ | 125,727 |
|
| — |
| $ | — |
|
Total performance stock-based compensation expense totaled $125,727 and zero for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
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The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, was zero for both periods.
The following table presents information pertaining to performance based options outstanding at March 31, 2020:
Range of Exercise Price |
| Number |
| Weighted |
| Weighted |
| Number |
| Weighted |
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$1.70 |
| 1,000,000 |
| 9.2 years |
| $ | 1.70 |
| — |
| $ | — |
|
As of March 31, 2020, there was $743,471 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested performance share option based compensation arrangements granted under the Plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 31 months. The total fair value of shares vested as of March 31, 2020 and 2019 was zero for both periods.
NOTE 5 DEBT OBLIGATIONS
On February 8, 2018, the Company issued a Promissory Note to KeyBank National Association (“KeyBank”) in the amount of $1.5 million as a variable rate revolving line of credit loan due on demand with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.25%, collateralized with a certificate of deposit in the amount of $1.5 million. On September 25, 2018, KeyBank released the certificate of deposit as collateral for the loan and the Company executed a Commercial Security Agreement as collateral for the loan. The Company had $1.5 million and zero outstanding against the line of credit as of March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
NOTE 6 LEASES
We have finance and operating leases for our corporate office and certain office and computer equipment. Our leases have remaining lease terms of 1 to 3 years, some of which include options to extend the leases annually and some with options to terminate the leases within 1 year.
The components of lease expense were as follows:
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| Three Months Ended |
| Three Months Ended |
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating lease cost |
| $ | 37,922 |
| $ | 35,829 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Finance lease cost: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization of right-of-use assets |
| $ | 1,856 |
| $ | 1,060 |
|
Interest on lease liabilities |
|
| 87 |
|
| 72 |
|
Total finance lease cost |
| $ | 1,943 |
| $ | 1,132 |
|
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:
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| Three Months Ended |
| Three Months Ended |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Finance cash flows from finance leases |
| $ | 1,848 |
| $ | 1,028 |
|
Finance lease cost: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization of right-of-use assets |
| $ | 1,856 |
| $ | 1,060 |
|
Interest on lease liabilities |
|
| 87 |
|
| 72 |
|
Total finance lease cost |
| $ | 1,943 |
| $ | 1,132 |
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Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:
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| Three Months Ended |
| Three Months Ended |
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Leases |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating lease right-of-use assets |
| $ | 340,118 |
| $ | 472,224 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating lease current liabilities |
| $ | 138,520 |
| $ | 131,845 |
|
Operating lease long term liabilities |
|
| 201,598 |
|
| 340,379 |
|
Total operating lease liabilities |
| $ | 340,118 |
| $ | 472,224 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Finance Leases |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property and equipment, at cost |
| $ | 12,725 |
| $ | 6,363 |
|
Accumulated depreciation |
|
| (6,693 | ) |
| (1,060 | ) |
Property and equipment, net |
| $ | 6,032 |
| $ | 5,303 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Finance lease current liabilities |
| $ | 4,252 |
| $ | 4,241 |
|
Finance lease long term liabilities |
|
| 1,842 |
|
| 1,094 |
|
Total finance lease liabilities |
| $ | 6,094 |
| $ | 5,335 |
|
|
| Three Months Ended |
| Three Months Ended |
|
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term |
|
|
|
|
|
Operating leases |
| 2 Years |
| 3 Years |
|
Finance leases |
| 1 Year |
| 1 Year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average Discount Rate |
|
|
|
|
|
Operating leases |
| 4.75% |
| 4.75% |
|
Finance leases |
| 4.75% |
| 4.75% |
|
Maturities of lease liabilities are as follows:
Year Ending December 31, |
|
| Operating Leases |
|
| Finance Leases |
|
2020 |
| $ | 113,764 |
| $ | 3,598 |
|
2021 |
|
| 149,476 |
|
| 2,705 |
|
2022 |
|
| 97,256 |
|
| — |
|
Total lease payments |
|
| 360,496 |
|
| 6,303 |
|
Less imputed interest |
|
| (20,378 | ) |
| (209 | ) |
Total |
| $ | 340,118 |
| $ | 6,094 |
|
NOTE 7 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
BUILDING LEASE
Mr. Pastreich, a former director, is a principal in the entity that owns the building leased by us for our corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility at 24 Carpenter Road, Chester, New York 10918. On February 28, 2019, we completed year twenty of a twenty year lease with monthly lease payments of $11,042. On November 14, 2017, we executed a lease extension, which calls for six month extensions beginning March 1, 2019 with the option to renew six times at a monthly lease amount of $12,088. The Company exercised three additional renewal options for September 1, 2019, through February 28, 2021.
The lease payments were $36,264 and $34,172 for the three months ended March 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company also paid property taxes in the amount of $13,421 and $12,427 for three months ended March 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively.
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NOTE 8 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On April 14, 2020, the Company issued a promissory note to the KeyBank National Association (the “Bank”) in the aggregate principal amount of $3.5 million (the “Note”) as an extension of its line of credit, replacing its current line of credit agreement and promissory note with the Bank dated February 8, 2018 (the “Original Note”). The Company drew on the additional $2.0 million on April 23, 2020. The Original Note was in the form of a variable rate revolving line of credit with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.25%. The $3.5 million Note is in the form of a variable rate non-disclosable revolving line of credit with an interest rate of Prime Rate announced by the Bank minus 0.75%. Interest is due monthly, and all principal and unpaid interest is due on June 1, 2021. The $3.5 million Note may be prepaid at any time prior to maturity with no prepayment penalties. The $3.5 million Note contains events of default and other provisions customary for a loan of this type.
In connection with the Note, the Company entered into a Commercial Security Agreement with the Bank dated April 14, 2020 (the “Security Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company granted a security interest in substantially all assets of the Company to secure the obligations of the Company under the Note. The Security Agreement contains terms and conditions typical for the granting of security interests of this kind.
On April 20, 2020, the Company entered into a Loan Agreement with the Bank (the “PPP Loan Agreement”) pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), providing for a loan in the principal amount of $1,476,508 (the “PPP Loan”). The PPP Loan was funded on April 27, 2020.
The PPP Loan has a two-year term and bears interest at a rate of 1.0% per annum. Monthly principal and interest payments are deferred for seven months after the date of disbursement. The PPP Loan may be prepaid at any time prior to maturity with no prepayment penalties. The promissory note relating to the PPP Loan contains events of default and other provisions customary for a loan of this type. The Paycheck Protection Program provides that the PPP Loan may be partially or wholly forgiven if the funds are used for certain qualifying expenses as described in the CARES Act. The Company intends to use the PPP Loan amount for qualifying expenses, and will continue to assess whether to apply for forgiveness of the loan in accordance with the terms of the CARES Act.
On April 27, 2020, the Company entered into a Progress Payment Loan and Security Agreement (“PPLSA”) and a Master Security Agreement (the “MSA”), each dated as of April 20, 2020, with Key Equipment Finance, a division of the Bank (“KEF”), to provide up to $2.5 million in financing for equipment purchases from third party vendors. The PPLSA allows the Company to make draws with KEF to make certain payments to the equipment suppliers prior to the commencement of periodic payments under a term loan. Each draw under the PPLSA will bear interest at a variable rate equal to the then-current Prime Rate and will be secured by the financed equipment under the MSA. At the end of each calendar quarter or year, the advances made under the PPLSA will be converted to term loans, subject to KEF’s approval of the equipment and certain other closing conditions being met. Once the draws under the PPLSA are converted into a term loan, each promissory note will bear interest at a fixed rate of 4.07% per annum, subject to adjustment based on KEF’s cost of funds, with principal and interest payable in 84 equal consecutive monthly installments. Each fixed rate installment promissory note may be prepaid, subject to a penalty if prepaid before the fifth anniversary of its issuance.
On April 9, 2020, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed an earlier decision by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (Case No. 2:15-CV-01167-JRG-RSP) that granted KORU Medical’s motion for summary judgement of non-infringement against EMED. On June 25, 2015, EMED filed a case in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas claiming patent infringement of U.S. Patent 8,961,476 (“’476 Patent”) by the Company’s needle sets and seeking unspecified monetary damages (the “’ED Texas 476 Case”), and that on June 28, 2019 the United States District Judge for the ED Texas ’476 matter issued a Final Judgment of non-infringement in favor of RMS Medical. The District Judge adopted the decision of the Magistrate Judge that was issued on June 24, 2019, overruled EMED’s objections, awarded court costs to KORU Medical, and dismissed the case.
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PART I – ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain “forward-looking” statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) and information relating to us that are based on the beliefs of the management, as well as assumptions made and information currently available.
Our actual results may vary materially from the forward-looking statements made in this report due to important factors such as uncertainties associated with COVID-19, future operating results, Food and Drug Administration regulations, introduction of competitive products, acceptance of and demand for new and existing products, ability to penetrate new markets, success in enforcing and obtaining patents, reimbursement related risks, government regulation of the home health care industry, success of the research and development effort, expanding the market of FREEDOM60® demand in the SCIg market, availability of sufficient capital if or when needed, dependence on key personnel, the impact of recent accounting pronouncements and the outcome of litigation. When used in this report, the words “estimate,” “project,” “believe,” “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect current views with respect to future events based on currently available information and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company does not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revision to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Throughout this report, “KORU Medical,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Repro Med Systems, Inc.
OVERVIEW
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization announced that COVID-19, a respiratory illness, is a pandemic. COVID-19 has spread to many of the countries in which we, our customers and our suppliers conduct business. Governments in affected regions have implemented, and may continue to implement, safety precautions which include quarantines, travel restrictions, business closures, cancellations of public gatherings and other measures as they deem necessary. Many organizations and individuals, including the Company and its employees are taking additional steps to avoid or reduce the likelihood of infection, including limiting travel and staying home from work. These measures are disrupting normal business operations both in and outside of affected areas and have had significant negative impacts on businesses and financial markets worldwide.
The Company continues to monitor its operations and government recommendations and has made modifications to its normal operations because of the COVID-19 outbreak, including requiring most of its non-production related team members to work remotely. The Company has maintained a manufacturing operational capacity at its manufacturing facility located in Chester, New York, at this time, and has instituted heightened cleaning and sanitization standards and several health and safety protocols and procedures to safeguard its team members who do continue to report in person. The Company’s operations remain active, as we currently qualify as an “essential business” under New York state guidelines. There can be no assurance, however, that our manufacturing or other operations will remain active as in the past or at all, given potential changes in governmental policies, uncertainties over supply chain, possible employee illness or other COVID-19 related issues. With the COVID-19 outbreak, the need to ensure vulnerable patients have access to home-based treatments is more apparent than ever. Home infusion therapy keeps high-risk patients with immune diseases and other conditions out of institutional settings and allows them to receive treatment at home.
In March 2020, in response to concerns about the potential impact of COVID-19, the Company elected to draw $1.5 million, the full amount available on its line of credit.
We ended the first quarter of 2020 with net sales of $6.3 million, an increase of 27.3% compared with the same period last year, driven primarily by higher sales volume in needle sets, tubing and pump sales. The volume increase was driven by what we believe was a result of growth in diagnosis of primary immunodeficiency diseases (“PIDD”) and expansion into the neurology market with expanded Hizentra® indication for chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (“CIDP”), as well as clinical trial volume.
Our gross margin percentage, which is gross profit stated as a percentage of net sales, declined to 60% down from 61% in the prior year mostly due to expense related to a discontinued product line and an increase in overtime, partially offset by price increases.
Net income was $0.4 million for the year, compared with a loss of $0.1 million for the previous year, driven by higher net sales and nearly the same operating expenses as last year. Selling, general and administrative and research and development expenses were higher than last year, but were offset by lower litigation fees.
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As of March 31, 2020, the Company had $7.4 million cash on hand, including a draw of $1.5 million on the line of credit, and we expect to be able to continue to generate cash from future operating activities sufficient to fund our continued operations.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
On April 14, 2020, the Company issued a promissory note to the KeyBank National Association (the “Bank”) in the aggregate principal amount of $3.5 million as an extension of its line of credit, replacing its current line of credit agreement and promissory note with the Bank dated February 8, 2018 (the “Original Note”). In response to concerns about the potential impact of COVID-19, the Company elected to draw the additional $2.0 million now available under the line of credit, utilizing the full amount available of $3.5 million on its line of credit.
On April 20, 2020, the Company entered into a Loan Agreement with the Bank (the “PPP Loan Agreement”) pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), providing for a loan in the principal amount of $1.5 million (the “PPP Loan”). The PPP Loan was funded on April 27, 2020. The Company intends to use the PPP Loan amount for qualifying expenses, and will continue to assess whether to apply for forgiveness of the loan in accordance with the terms of the CARES Act.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to March 31, 2019
Net Sales
The following table summarizes our net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019:
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| Three Months Ended March 31, |
| Change from Prior Year |
| % of Sales |
| |||||||||
|
| 2020 |
| 2019 |
| $ |
| % |
| 2020 |
| 2019 |
| |||
Sales |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Domestic |
| $ | 5,340,866 |
| $ | 3,883,565 |
| $ | 1,457,301 |
| 37.5% |
| 84.4% |
| 78.1% |
|
International |
|
| 989,143 |
|
| 1,090,713 |
|
| (101,570 | ) | -9.3% |
| 15.6% |
| 21.9% |
|
Total |
| $ | 6,330,009 |
| $ | 4,974,278 |
| $ | 1,355,731 |
| 27.3% |
|
|
|
|
|
Total net sales increased $1.4 million or 27.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared with the same period last year, driven primarily by higher sales volume in needle sets, tubing and pump sales. The volume increase was driven by what we believe was a result of growth in diagnosis of primary immunodeficiency diseases (“PIDD”) and expansion into the neurology market with expanded Hizentra® indication for chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (“CIDP”), as well as clinical trial volume.
Gross Profit
Our gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 is as follows:
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| Three Months Ended March 31, |
| Change from Prior Year |
| |||||||
|
| 2020 |
| 2019 |
| $ |
| % |
| |||
Gross Profit |
| $ | 3,788,210 |
| $ | 3,047,954 |
| $ | 740,256 |
| 24.3% |
|
Stated as a Percentage of Net Sales |
|
| 59.9% |
|
| 61.3% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit increased $0.7 million or 24.3% in the three months ended March 31, 2020, compared to the same period in 2019. This increase in the quarter was mostly driven by the increase in net sales of $1.4 million. Gross margin declined compared with last year mostly due to expense for an obsolescence reserve resulting from a discontinued product line and an increase in overtime, partially offset by price increases.
Selling, general and administrative, Litigation and Research and development
Our selling, general and administrative expenses, litigation and research and development costs for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 are as follows:
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|
| Three Months Ended March 31 |
| Change from Prior Year |
| |||||||
|
| 2020 |
| 2019 |
| $ |
| % |
| |||
Selling, general and administrative |
| $ | 2,762,980 |
| $ | 2,484,868 |
| $ | 278,112 |
| 11.2% |
|
Litigation |
|
| 99,158 |
|
| 492,515 |
|
| (393,357 | ) | -79.9% |
|
Research and development |
|
| 256,025 |
|
| 101,959 |
|
| 154,066 |
| 151.1% |
|
|
| $ | 3,118,163 |
| $ | 3,079,342 |
| $ | 38,821 |
| 1.3% |
|
Stated as a Percentage of Net Sales |
|
| 49.3% |
|
| 61.9% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $0.3 million, or 11.2%, during the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to the same period last year, mostly due to higher consulting fees of $0.2 million related to marketing, regulatory and strategic initiatives. Also contributing to the increase were higher distribution related fees incurred with our largest distributor, higher director fees and insurance premiums related to our directors and officers insurance policy, and higher salary and related benefits and recruiting fees, all in aggregate totaling $0.3 million. Offsetting these increases were lower legal fees of $0.1 million compared to last year when we filed a registration statement in the first quarter and lower trade show expense in the amount of $0.1 million due to timing compared to last year.
Litigation fees declined $0.4 million compared to the same period last year due to a decrease in activity in the courts related to the litigation with our competitor. Refer to Note 3 Legal Proceedings in the Notes to the Financial Statements.
Research and development expenses increased $0.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared with the same period last year mostly due to increased salary and related benefits due to higher headcount as we continue to increase our development initiatives.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense increased by 4.3 % to $87,224 in the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared with $83,651 in the three months ended March 31, 2019. We continued to invest in capital assets, mostly related to manufacturing and computer equipment, and in patent applications and their maintenance.
Net Income
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| Three Months Ended March 31, |
| Change from Prior Year |
| |||||||
|
| 2020 |
| 2019 |
| $ |
| % |
| |||
Net Income/(Loss) |
| $ | 449,428 |
| $ | (85,390 | ) | $ | 534,818 |
| 626.3% |
|
Stated as a Percentage of Net Sales |
|
| 7.1% |
|
| -1.7% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Our net income for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was $0.4 million compared to a loss of $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, driven by higher sales and gross profit, with nearly the same total operating expenses as last year as described above.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our principal source of liquidity is our cash on hand of $7.4 million as of March 31, 2020, which includes a $1.5 million draw against our line of credit. In March 2020, in response to concerns about the potential impact of COVID-19, the Company elected to draw $1.5 million, the full amount available on its line of credit. Our principal source of operating cash inflows is from sales of our products to customers. Our principal cash outflows relate to the purchase and production of inventory and related costs, selling, general and administrative expenses and professional fees.
The Company’s operations remain active, as we currently qualify as an “essential business” under New York state government guidelines. With the COVID19 outbreak, the need to ensure vulnerable patients have access to home-based treatments is more apparent than ever. Home infusion therapy keeps high-risk patients with immune diseases and other conditions out of institutional settings and allows them to receive treatment at home.
We believe that as of March 31, 2020, cash on hand and cash expected to be generated from future operating activities will be sufficient to fund our operations, including further research and development and capital expenditures, for the next 12 months. We believe KORU Medical’s home infusion products continue to find a solid following in the subcutaneous immunoglobulin (“SCIg”) market, as well as, into new markets like neurology where Hizentra® received an expanded indication for CIDP.
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We continue to be in litigation with a competitor, EMED Technologies Corp. (“EMED”) and have incurred a significant amount of legal fees in connection with that process. Although the Company believes it has meritorious claims and defenses in the actions and proceedings, their outcomes cannot be predicted with any certainty. If any of these actions against the Company are successful, they could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
Cash Flows
The following table summarizes our cash flows:
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| Three Months Ended |
| Three Months Ended |
| ||
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities |
| $ | 153,236 |
| $ | (1,045,233 | ) |
Net cash used in by investing activities |
| $ | (180,138 | ) | $ | (96,833 | ) |
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities |
| $ | 1,583,652 |
| $ | (3,848 | ) |
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities of $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was mostly attributable to net income of $0.4 million, non-cash charges for stock-based compensation of $0.4 million, an increase in accounts payable of $0.5 million and an increase in tax liability of $0.2 million. Offsetting these were an increase in inventory of $0.7 million as we built inventory to keep pace with sales growth, and a decrease in accrued expenses of $0.4 million mostly related to cash payments for bonuses accrued for at December 31, 2019, net of current year accrual for bonuses, offset by higher rebates. Further offsetting the cash provided by operating activities was an increase in prepaid expenses of $0.2 million, as well as higher accounts receivable of $0.2 million.
Net cash used in operating activities of $1.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was mostly attributable to increased accounts receivable of $1.2 million as one of our major customer’s payment terms changed on January 1, 2019 from net 30 to net 60 days and increased inventory of $0.4 million as we look to build stock to keep pace with sales growth. Partially offsetting these were an increase in accounts payable of $0.5 million and non-cash charges for stock-based compensation of $0.3 million.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities of $0.2 million for the three months ending March 31, 2020 was for capital expenditures for research and development and strategic initiatives as well as for patent and trademark applications. Net cash of $0.1 million used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was for capital expenditures for computer equipment and leasehold improvements, as well as continued investment in patents.
Financing Activities
The $1.6 million provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2020 is from the $1.5 million drawn down on the line of credit and $0.1 million from options exercised. The $3,848 used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2019 is related to payments for cancelled shares and leased office equipment.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-13—Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326); Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which amends guidance on reporting credit losses for assets held at amortized cost basis and available for sale debt securities. For assets held at amortized cost basis, Topic 326 eliminates the probable initial recognition threshold in current GAAP and, instead, requires an entity to reflect its current estimate of all expected credit losses. The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of the financial assets to present the net amount expected to be collected. For available for sale debt securities, credit losses should be measured in a manner similar to current GAAP, however Topic 326 will require that credit losses be presented as an allowance rather than as a write-down. This ASU affects entities holding financial assets and net investment in leases that are not accounted for at fair value through net income. The amendments affect loans, debt securities, trade receivables, net investments in leases, off balance sheet credit exposures, reinsurance receivables, and any other financial assets not excluded from the scope that have the contractual right to receive cash. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is assessing the impact of the adoption of the ASU on its financial statements, disclosure requirements and methods of adoption.
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In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12 Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. The amendments in this ASU simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing several exceptions including the exception to the general methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period when a year-to-date loss exceeds the anticipated loss for the year. The amendments also improve consistent application of and simplify GAAP for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. The Company is assessing the impact of the adoption of the ASU on its financial statements, disclosure requirements and methods of adoption.
The Company considers the applicability and impact of all recently issued accounting pronouncements. Recent accounting pronouncements not specifically identified in our disclosures are either not applicable to the Company or are not expected to have a material effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Management of the Company believes that investors’ understanding of the Company’s performance is enhanced by disclosing non-GAAP financial measures as a reasonable basis for comparison of the Company’s ongoing results of operations. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered a substitute for GAAP-basis measures and results. Our non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to non-GAAP measures of other companies. The table below provides a disclosure of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most closely analogous measure determined in accordance with GAAP.
Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. They are limited in value because they exclude charges that have a material effect on our reported results and, therefore, should not be relied upon as the sole financial measures to evaluate our financial results. The non-GAAP financial measures are meant to supplement, and to be viewed in conjunction with, GAAP financial results.
We disclose and discuss Adjusted EBITDA as a non-GAAP financial measure in our public releases, including quarterly earnings releases, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We define Adjusted EBITDA as earnings (net income) before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, reorganization charges, and litigation, manufacturing initiative and stock option expenses. Prior to January 1, 2020, discontinued product expense and manufacturing initiative expense was not included in our definition of Adjusted EBITDA. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is used by investors and other users of our financial statements as a supplemental financial measure that, when viewed with our GAAP results and the accompanying reconciliation, we believe provides additional information that is useful to gain an understanding of the factors and trends affecting our business. We also believe the disclosure of Adjusted EBITDA helps investors meaningfully evaluate and compare our cash flow generating capacity from quarter to quarter and year to year. Adjusted EBITDA is used by management as a supplemental internal measure for planning and forecasting overall expectations and for evaluating actual results against such expectations. Because management uses Adjusted EBITDA for such purposes, the Company uses Adjusted EBITDA as a significant criterion for determining the amount of annual cash incentive compensation paid to our executive officers and employees. We have historically found that Adjusted EBITDA is superior to other metrics for our company-wide cash incentive program, as it is more easily explained and understood by our typical employee.
A reconciliation of our non-GAAP measures is below:
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| Three Months Ended |
| ||||
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income/(Loss) |
| March 31, |
| ||||
to Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA: |
| 2020 |
| 2019 |
| ||
GAAP Net Income/(Loss) |
| $ | 449,428 |
| $ | (85,390 | ) |
Tax Expense/(Benefit) |
|
| 141,928 |
|
| (22,099 | ) |
Depreciation/Amortization |
|
| 87,224 |
|
| 83,651 |
|
Interest Income, Net |
|
| (19,030 | ) |
| (17,480 | ) |
Reorganization Charges |
|
| — |
|
| 354,926 |
|
Discontinued Product Expense |
|
| 109,558 |
|
| — |
|
Litigation Expenses |
|
| 99,158 |
|
| 492,515 |
|
Manufacturing Initiative Expenses |
|
| 109,803 |
|
| — |
|
Stock Compensation Expense |
|
| 300,966 |
|
| 121,875 |
|
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA |
| $ | 1,279,035 |
| $ | 927,998 |
|
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Discontinued Product Expense. We have excluded the effect of expenses related to a discontinued product line in calculating our non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA measure. We expected to sunset our Res-Q-Vac product line in 2020, but due to equipment failure to manufacture the product, the discontinuation and resulting expense was accelerated into the first quarter of 2020 which we would not otherwise incur in periods presented as part of our continuing operations. We do not expect to incur any related expenses in the future.
Reorganization Charges. We have excluded the effect of Reorganization Charges in calculating our non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA measure. We incurred significant expenses in connection with the termination and replacement of C-suite executives and senior management which we would not otherwise incur in periods presented as part of our continuing operations. Reorganization charges include costs related to the replacement of C-suite executives including a transition bonus and recruiting fees, prior to March 31, 2019.
Litigation Expenses. We have excluded litigation expenses in calculating our non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA measure. We continue to evaluate our business performance excluding litigation fees, which we expect will continue in future periods.
Manufacturing Initiative Expenses. We have excluded the effect of expenses related to the implementation of those portions of our strategic plan related to creating manufacturing efficiencies, in calculating our non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA measure. We incurred expenses in connection with executing on these initiatives which we would not otherwise incur in periods presented as part of our continuing operations. We expect to incur related expenses for the next twelve to eighteen months as we continue to execute on our strategic plan.
Stock Option Expense. We have excluded the effect of stock option expenses in calculating our non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA measure. Although stock option compensation is a key incentive offered to our employees, we continue to evaluate our business performance excluding stock option compensation expenses. We record non-cash compensation expense related to grants of options and depending upon the size, timing and the terms of the grants, the non-cash compensation expense may vary significantly but will recur in future periods.
PART I – ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not Applicable.
PART I – ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The Company’s management, including the Company’s Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as such is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Based upon their evaluations, the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective for the purpose of ensuring that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (1) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and (2) is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2020, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are involved in several lawsuits with our principal competitor, EMED Technologies Corporation (“EMED”). EMED has alleged that our needle sets infringe various patents controlled by EMED. Certain of these lawsuits also allege antitrust violations, unfair business practices, and various other business tort claims. We are vigorously defending against all of the lawsuits brought by EMED. Although no assurances can be given, we believe we have meritorious defenses to all of EMED’s claims.
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The initial case involving EMED was filed by us in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California on September 20, 2013 (the “California case”), in response to a letter from EMED claiming patent infringement by us, and seeking a declaratory judgment establishing the invalidity of the patent referenced in the letter – EMED’s US patent 8,500,703 – “’703.” EMED answered the complaint and asserted patent infringement of the ’703 patent and several counterclaims relating generally to claims of unfair business practices against us. We responded by adding several claims against EMED, generally relating to claims of unfair business practices on EMED’s part. Both parties have requested injunctive relief and monetary damages in unspecified amounts. On June 16, 2015, the California court entered a preliminary injunction against KORU Medical for making certain statements regarding products cleared for use by the FDA, or that could be safely used, with KORU Medical’s Freedom60 pump, without voiding the product warranty. On September 11, 2015, we requested an ex parte reexamination of the ’703 patent by the US Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”). The ex parte reexamination resulted in a Final Office Action, dated July 19, 2017, rejecting all of EMED’s claims in the issued patent. On January 25, 2018, EMED filed an Appeal Brief with a Petition for Revival, which was accepted. On April 9, 2018, the USPTO denied EMED’s request for reconsideration of the order rejecting all claims in the ’703 patent. On June 26, 2019, the Examiner responded to EMED’s appeal brief and maintained all of the final rejections. On December 31, 2019, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”) of the USPTO issued its decision sustaining the invalidity of claims 1-10 of the ’703 patent, but reversing the Examiner’s rejection of claim 11, leaving claim 11 as the only surviving claim of the ’703 patent. Claim 11 of the ’703 patent, however, was not asserted in the California case. EMED has informed KORU Medical it will neither appeal the PTAB’s decision nor pursue a claim based on infringement of claim 11 of the ’703 patent in the California case. EMED also has moved to dismiss the ’703 patent claims from the California case. That motion and the non-patent claims asserted by the parties in the California case remain pending.
The second court case was filed by EMED in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (the “Texas Court”) on June 25, 2015, claiming patent infringement on another of its patents (US 8,961,476 – “’476”), by our needle sets, and seeking unspecified monetary damages (“ED Texas ’476 matter”). This ’476 patent is related to the now rejected EMED ’703 patent.
On September 17, 2015, we requested an inter partes review (“IPR”) of the ’476 patent, and in response to our request, the Court entered an order staying the ED Texas ’476 matter until after the PTAB made a decision regarding the validity of the patent. On January 12, 2017, the PTAB issued its Final Written Decision in our favor, invalidating all but one (“dependent Claim 9”) of the claims in the ’476 patent. EMED appealed the PTAB’s ruling to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which affirmed the PTAB’s Final Written Decision in our favor on April 3, 2018. On April 18, 2018, EMED filed a petition for en banc rehearing, which was denied. On August 16, 2018, EMED petitioned the United States Supreme Court for a Writ of Certiorari to review the Federal Circuit’s upholding the PTAB’s Final Written Decision. On October 29, 2018, the United States Supreme Court denied EMED’s Petition for a Writ of Certiorari, thus finally affirming the PTAB’s invalidation of ’476, save for one dependent claim.
Following the PTAB’s Final Written Decision in the IPR regarding the ’476 patent, EMED filed a new patent application claiming priority back to the application that issued as ’703, which is the patent at issue in the California case. Submitted for accelerated examination, this new application issued as US 9,808,576 – “’576” on November 7, 2017. On this same date, EMED filed a new case (the “third case”) in the Texas Court claiming patent infringement of ’576, also directed to our needle sets, and seeking unspecified damages and a preliminary injunction against marketing and sales of our needle sets. We filed a Motion to Dismiss or Transfer Venue to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (“SDNY”), which resulted in the transfer of the third case to SDNY (“SDNY ’576 matter”) on May 30, 2018.
On April 23, 2018, EMED filed a new civil case (the “fourth case”) against us in the Texas Court asserting antitrust, defamation and unfair business practice claims, and seeking unspecified damages, similar to those previously presented in the California case, described above. The fourth case also names Andrew Sealfon, then President and CEO of KORU Medical, individually as a defendant. As the result of a hearing on November 14, 2018, on December 7, 2018, the Court entered an order transferring the fourth case to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California (the “California Court”). The California Court set an initial schedule for a preliminary motion phase and on August 30, 2019 EMED filed a second amended complaint. On September 30, 2019, KORU Medical and Sealfon filed a motion to dismiss that complaint, and Sealfon filed a separate motion to dismiss the case as to him for lack of jurisdiction. Ultimately, we expect this case to be coordinated or consolidated with the California case, or dismissed, as the California Court sees fit.
At the same hearing on November 14, 2018, the Texas Court granted EMED leave to amend its infringement contentions, following the IPR decision invalidating all but one claim of the ’476 patent, in order to assert infringement of that sole remaining claim, namely dependent Claim 9. The Texas Court’s order allowing EMED’s amendment of its infringement contentions against us was entered on December 7, 2018.
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The ED Texas ’476 matter proceeded under EMED’s amended infringement contention to incorporate the surviving dependent Claim 9, which incorporates Claims 1 and 8 of the ’476 patent, meaning that, to prove infringement on our part, EMED must prove more elements of infringement than it originally charged against us. In April 2019, EMED served its damages expert’s report opining that EMED’s past infringement damages amount to $1.5 million, and in May KORU Medical served its damages expert’s rebuttal report opining that EMED’s expert miscalculated damages which if properly calculated would amount to less than $100,000. The Texas Court had set a trial date of August 19, 2019, for the trial of the ED Texas ’476 matter. On June 24, 2019, the Texas Court Magistrate Judge issued a Report and Recommendation decision finding no infringement, literally or under the doctrine of equivalents, by KORU Medical’s accused products. EMED filed its objections on June 26, 2019. On June 28, 2019, the Texas Court issued a Final Judgment in favor of KORU Medical and adopted the decision of the Magistrate Judge that was issued on June 24, 2019, overruled EMED’s objections, awarded court costs to KORU Medical, and dismissed the case. A final judgment has been entered. KORU Medical has submitted its Bill of Costs for approximately $16,000 and has moved to declare the case exceptional and for recovery of its attorney fees and expenses of approximately $2.3 million in defense of EMED’s assertion of the ’476 Patent. EMED has objected to our Bill of Costs, opposed the motion for fees, and filed a notice of appeal of the non-infringement judgment to the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (the “CAFC”). On September 16, 2019, EMED filed its opening appeal brief. On October 28, 2019, KORU Medical filed its responsive brief, and on November 7, 2019 EMED filed its reply brief. On November 20, 2019, KORU Medical filed a motion for leave to file a sur-reply brief to respond to a new argument raised by EMED in its reply brief, which EMED opposed, and which the CAFC referred to the judicial panel that will hear the appeal for consideration. On April 9, 2020, the CAFC issued a unanimous decision affirming the ED Texas Court’s judgment of non-infringement. The Texas Court had stayed proceedings in the district court until the appeal process is completed, and the parties will now meet and confer regarding when to return to the district court to lift the stay and address KORU Medical’s fee motion which remains pending.
The SDNY ’576 matter proceeded in the New York court through claim construction on the ’576 Patent, whereupon KORU Medical sought permission from the New York court to file a motion for summary judgement, to which EMED objected. The New York court granted KORU Medical’s request, and on July 10, 2019, KORU Medical filed its motion for summary judgement. EMED opposed that motion, and on August 30, 2019, the New York court granted summary judgement, and dismissed the lawsuit. A final judgement has been entered. KORU Medical has submitted a Bill of Costs for approximately $1,500, to which EMED has objected, and has moved the New York court to declare the case exceptional and for recovery of its attorney fees and expenses of at least $1.16 million. EMED has opposed that motion, which was referred to a United States District Court Magistrate Judge to prepare a report and recommendation. On November 12, 2019, the Magistrate Judge issued a Report and Recommendation that KORU Medical’s fee motion be granted, and KORU Medical be awarded approximately $1.1 million in fees and expenses. EMED has filed objections to the Report and Recommendation, to which KORU Medical has responded, and which objections are now pending before the District Court Judge for resolution. EMED has also appealed the New York court’s judgment of non-infringement to the CAFC, which matter also is pending. EMED’s opening appeal brief was due November 8, 2019, but EMED filed its brief on November 12, 2019. EMED filed a motion to extend the time to file its opening brief, which KORU Medical opposed, but the motion was granted. KORU Medical filed its responsive brief on December 23, 2019, on January 9, 2020 EMED filed the joint appendix in support of the parties’ briefing, and on January 13, 2020, EMED filed its reply brief. The appeal remains pending, waiting for the CAFC Court to schedule oral argument.
As is required by the respective Courts in both the SDNY ’576 matter and the ED Texas ’476 matter, the parties have engaged in settlement discussions and have conducted a court-sponsored mediation session, which did not result in settlement.
Although we believe KORU Medical has meritorious claims and defenses in all of the above-described actions and proceedings, their outcomes cannot be predicted with any certainty. If any of these actions against us are successful, they could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Our operations and financial results are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including those described in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, and the trading price of our common stock. The following are material changes to our risk factors since our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019:
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Uncertainty Relating to the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has and will continue affecting economies and businesses around the world. We are closely monitoring the impact of COVID-19 on all aspects of our business, including how it may impact our employees, patients, communities and business operations. While we did not incur significant disruptions during the quarter ended March 31, 2020 from the COVID-19 pandemic, we may experience disruptions that could severely impact our results of operations and financial condition. We are unable to predict the impact that COVID-19 will have on our operating results and financial condition due to numerous uncertainties. These uncertainties include the geographic spread of the pandemic, the severity of the virus, the impact of the virus directly on our employees or those of our suppliers, the duration of the outbreak, governmental actions, travel restrictions and social distancing, business closures or business disruptions (including those impacting our supply chain), the availability of plasma and drugs that are administered by our products, or changes to our operations, among others. The health of our workforce and our ability to meet staffing needs at our facilities cannot be predicted and is vital to our operations. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation closely and intend to follow health and safety guidelines as they evolve. Further, the impacts of a potential worsening of global economic conditions and the continued disruptions to, and volatility in, the credit and financial markets, as well as other unanticipated consequences remain unknown.
PART II – ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Each non-employee director of the Company is eligible to receive of $50,000 annually (effective January 1, 2019) plus $10,000 for chairing a Board committee (effective February 20, 2019), all to be paid quarterly half in cash and half in common stock and pro-rated for partial service. The Chairman of the Board is eligible to receive an additional $50,000 annually (effective October 1, 2019), all to be paid in common stock. The Company issued an aggregate of 9,189 and 25,782 shares of common stock to its non-employee directors during the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, and March 31, 2019 respectively.
On January 7, 2020, Manuel Marques, the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, exercised options held by him for an aggregate 175,000 shares of common stock for an aggregate exercise price of $85,500.
All of the securities issued by the Company as described in this Item were issued in reliance on the exemption from registration under Section 4(2) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
PART II – ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.
* In accordance with Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files in Exhibit 101 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall be deemed “furnished” and not “filed”.
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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.
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May 6, 2020 | /s/ Donald B. Pettigrew |
| Donald B. Pettigrew, President and Chief Executive Officer |
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May 6, 2020 | /s/ Karen Fisher |
| Karen Fisher, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
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