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Research Solutions, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2013 September (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: September 30, 2013
 
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _____________ to _____________
 
Commission File No. 000-53501
RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Nevada
11-3797644
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
5435 Balboa Blvd., Suite 202, Encino, California
91316
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 
(310) 477-0354
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
  (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No ¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes  þ No  ¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large accelerated filer ¨
Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨   (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company þ
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No þ
 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date.
 
Title of Class
 
Number of Shares Outstanding on November 7, 2013
Common Stock, $0.001 par value
 
17,121,298
 
 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
3
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
3
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
16
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
23
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
 
23
 
 
 
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
 
24
Item 6. Exhibits
 
24
 
 
 
SIGNATURES
 
25
 
 
2

 
PART 1 — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
Research Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
 
 
September 30,
 
June 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
2013
 
 
 
(unaudited)
 
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
1,804,881
 
$
1,699,969
 
Accounts receivable:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trade receivables, net of allowance of $ 215,125 and $211,743, respectively
 
 
4,720,460
 
 
4,966,717
 
Due from factor
 
 
162,234
 
 
165,971
 
Inventory
 
 
122,435
 
 
171,682
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
 
311,925
 
 
327,532
 
Prepaid royalties
 
 
374,422
 
 
351,852
 
Total current assets
 
 
7,496,357
 
 
7,683,723
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $ 1,218,048 and $1,094,953,
    respectively
 
 
761,319
 
 
831,231
 
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $ 331,455 and $308,245, respectively
 
 
103,889
 
 
123,482
 
Deposits and other assets
 
 
220,523
 
 
286,073
 
Total assets
 
$
8,582,088
 
$
8,924,509
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
$
7,313,800
 
$
7,530,034
 
Capital lease obligations, current
 
 
310,749
 
 
221,461
 
Notes payable, current
 
 
57,473
 
 
55,293
 
Due to factor
 
 
295,596
 
 
246,221
 
Deferred revenue
 
 
21,488
 
 
53,216
 
Total current liabilities
 
 
7,999,106
 
 
8,106,225
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long term liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes payable, long term
 
 
-
 
 
11,059
 
Capital lease obligations, long term
 
 
355,609
 
 
493,045
 
Total liabilities
 
 
8,354,715
 
 
8,610,329
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commitments and contingencies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stockholders’ equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred stock; $0.001 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and
    outstanding
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Common stock; $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 17,121,298 and
    16,970,465 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
 
 
17,121
 
 
16,970
 
Additional paid-in capital
 
 
14,306,406
 
 
14,213,443
 
Accumulated deficit
 
 
(14,135,185)
 
 
(13,992,238)
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
 
 
39,031
 
 
76,005
 
Total stockholders’ equity
 
 
227,373
 
 
314,180
 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 
$
8,582,088
 
$
8,924,509
 
 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
 
 
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Research Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Other Comprehensive Loss
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
 
$
8,577,721
 
$
9,541,999
 
Cost of revenue
 
 
6,572,745
 
 
7,385,155
 
Gross profit
 
 
2,004,976
 
 
2,156,844
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative
 
 
2,011,029
 
 
1,990,710
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
117,351
 
 
186,658
 
Gain on sale of fixed assets
 
 
-
 
 
(6,879)
 
Total operating expenses
 
 
2,128,380
 
 
2,170,489
 
Loss from operations
 
 
(123,404)
 
 
(13,645)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other income (expenses):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
 
 
(12,647)
 
 
(36,837)
 
Other income (expense)
 
 
786
 
 
(2,958)
 
Total other expense
 
 
(11,861)
 
 
(39,795)
 
Loss before provision for income taxes
 
 
(135,265)
 
 
(53,440)
 
Provision for income tax
 
 
(7,682)
 
 
(593)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss
 
 
(142,947)
 
 
(54,033)
 
Other comprehensive loss:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation
 
 
(36,974)
 
 
(27,647)
 
Comprehensive loss
 
$
(179,921)
 
$
(81,680)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic and diluted
 
$
(0.01)
 
$
0.00
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic and diluted
 
 
16,970,465
 
 
17,083,596
 
 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements 
 
 
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Research Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Additional
 
 
 
 
Other
 
Total
 
 
 
Common Stock
 
Paid-in
 
Accumulated
 
Comprehensive
 
Stockholders'
 
 
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Capital
 
Deficit
 
Income
 
Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, July 1, 2013
 
 
16,970,465
 
$
16,970
 
$
14,213,443
 
$
(13,992,238)
 
$
76,005
 
$
314,180
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair value of vested stock options
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
70,489
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
70,489
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair value of restricted common
    stock issued for services
 
 
150,833
 
 
151
 
 
22,474
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
22,625
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss for the period
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
(142,947)
 
 
-
 
 
(142,947)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
(36,974)
 
 
(36,974)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, September 30, 2013
 
 
17,121,298
 
$
17,121
 
$
14,306,406
 
$
(14,135,185)
 
$
39,031
 
$
227,373
 
 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
 
 
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Research Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
Three Months ended
 
 
 
September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flow from operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss
 
$
(142,947)
 
$
(54,033)
 
Adjustment to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
117,351
 
 
199,602
 
Fair value of vested stock options
 
 
70,489
 
 
42,172
 
Fair value of restricted common stock issued for services
 
 
22,625
 
 
-
 
Gain on sale of fixed assets
 
 
-
 
 
(6,879)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Changes in assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
 
 
246,257
 
 
291,156
 
Inventory
 
 
49,247
 
 
71,049
 
Due from factor
 
 
3,737
 
 
143,705
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
 
15,607
 
 
(179,502)
 
Prepaid royalties
 
 
(22,570)
 
 
342,464
 
Deposits and other assets
 
 
65,550
 
 
(1,938)
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
 
(216,234)
 
 
(796,201)
 
Deferred revenue
 
 
(31,728)
 
 
(9,847)
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
 
177,384
 
 
41,748
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flow from investing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase of property and equipment
 
 
(559)
 
 
(35,463)
 
Purchase of intangible assets
 
 
(3,617)
 
 
-
 
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
 
 
-
 
 
16,357
 
Net cash used in investing activities
 
 
(4,176)
 
 
(19,106)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flow from financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advances (payments) to factor
 
 
49,375
 
 
(59,550)
 
Payment of notes payable
 
 
(8,879)
 
 
(8,540)
 
Payment of capital lease obligations
 
 
(48,148)
 
 
(132,835)
 
Payments under line of credit
 
 
-
 
 
(750,000)
 
Net cash used in financing activities
 
 
(7,652)
 
 
(950,925)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Effect of exchange rate changes
 
 
(60,644)
 
 
(47,258)
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 
 
104,912
 
 
(975,541)
 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
 
 
1,699,969
 
 
3,150,978
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
1,804,881
 
$
2,175,437
 
 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements 
 
 
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Research Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
Three Months ended
 
 
 
September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash paid for income taxes
 
$
7,682
 
$
593
 
Cash paid for interest
 
$
12,647
 
$
36,837
 
 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements 
 
 
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RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (Unaudited)
 
Note 1. Organization, Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation
 
Organization
 
Research Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on November 2, 2006.  On March 4, 2013, the Company consummated a merger with DYSC Subsidiary Corporation, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, pursuant to which the Company, in connection with such merger, amended its Articles of Incorporation to change its name to Research Solutions, Inc. (formerly Derycz Scientific, Inc.). Research Solutions, Inc. is a publicly traded holding company with three wholly owned subsidiaries: Reprints Desk, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Reprints Desk”); Reprints Desk Latin America S. de R.L. de C.V, an entity organized under the laws of Mexico; and Techniques Appliquées aux Arts Graphiques, S.p.A. (“TAAG”), an entity organized under the laws of France.
 
Nature of Business
 
Our mission is to provide research solutions that facilitate the flow of information from the publishers of scientific, technical, and medical (“STM”) content to enterprise customers in life science and other research intensive organizations around the world. We provide customers with access to hundreds of thousands of newly published articles each year in addition to the tens of millions of existing articles that have been published in the past, helping them to identify the most useful and relevant content for their activities. In addition to serving end users of content, we also serve STM publishers by insuring compliance with applicable copyright laws. We have developed proprietary software and Internet-based interfaces that allow customers to find, electronically receive and legally use the content that is critical to their research.
 
We provide three types of solutions to our customers: research solutions, marketing solutions, and printing solutions. 
 
Research Solutions
 
Researchers and regulatory personnel in life science and other research intensive organizations generally require single copies of published STM journal articles for use in their research activities. They place orders with us for the articles they need and we source and electronically deliver the requested content to them generally in under an hour. This service is known in the industry as “Single Article Delivery” or “Document Delivery.” We also obtain the necessary permissions from the content publisher so that our customer’s use complies with applicable copyright laws. We have developed proprietary software and Internet-based interfaces that allow customers to initiate orders, manage transactions, obtain reporting, automate authentication, improve seamless connectivity to corporate intranets, and maximize the information resources they already own, or have access to via subscriptions or internal libraries, as well as organize workgroups to collaborate around scientific information. In some cases, our proprietary software allows us to fully automate the order fulfillment process. Our services alleviate the need for our customers to develop internal systems or contact multiple content publishers in order to obtain the content that is critical to their research.
 
Marketing Solutions
 
Marketing departments in life science and other research intensive organizations generally require large quantities of printed copies of published STM journal articles called “Reprints.” They generally supply Reprints to doctors who may prescribe their products and at conferences. We are responsible for the printing and delivery of Reprint orders, and we also obtain the necessary permissions from the content publisher so that our customer’s use complies with applicable copyright laws. Electronic copies, called “ePrints,” are also used for distribution through the Internet and other electronic mechanisms. We have developed proprietary ePrint software that increase the efficiency of our customers’ content purchases by transitioning from paper reprints to electronic ePrints, and by improving compliance with applicable copyright laws and promotional regulations within the life sciences industry.
 
Printing Solutions
 
Our printing solutions, exclusively performed by TAAG, our French operating subsidiary, include a variety of hard copy, professionally printed materials that are used for retail and marketing purposes, including Reprints, as well as regulatory sensitive marketing materials and clinical trial kits.
 
Liquidity
 
Historically, we have relied upon cash from financing activities to fund substantially all of the cash requirements of our activities and have incurred significant losses and experienced negative cash flow. As of September 30, 2013, we had an accumulated deficit of $14,135,185 and stockholders’ equity of $227,373. For the three months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recorded a net loss of $142,947 and cash provided by operating activities was $177,384. We cannot predict if we will be profitable. We may continue to incur losses for an indeterminate period of time and may never sustain profitability. An extended period of losses and negative cash flow may prevent us from successfully operating and expanding our business. We may be unable to sustain or increase our profitability on a quarterly or annual basis. 
 
 
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North American Operations (Reprints Desk)
 
The Company believes that its current cash resources and cash flow from our North American operations will be sufficient to sustain current North American operations for the next twelve months. The Company expects to continue to produce cash from North American operating activities; however, there are no assurances that such results will be achieved.
 
TAAG (France)
 
The Company believes that its current cash resources and cash flow from TAAG may not be sufficient to sustain TAAG operations for the next twelve months. During the three months ended September 30, 2013, TAAG incurred a net loss from operations of $34,243, and at September 30, 2013, had a working capital deficiency of approximately $1,340,000. In addition, significant net losses in prior years have been incurred and approximately $325,000 of payroll and VAT taxes were delinquent at September 30, 2013. Effective June 30, 2013, the Company contributed a loan receivable from TAAG totaling $1,009,115 to TAAG’s capital to improve TAAG’s liquidity. The Company’s line of credit with Silicon Valley Bank limits the amount of funding of TAAG to a maximum of approximately $335,000, and only to the extent certain warrants are exercised for cash.  The funding period for TAAG under the line of credit expires on March 31, 2014, and no additional financing for TAAG is in place. Our overall strategy is to improve TAAG’s revenue, operations, and profitability, however, there is no assurance that such results will be achieved. In the event that TAAG liquidates our exposure to creditors in France is limited to the assets of TAAG, with the exception of a $50,000 guarantee by the Company in favor of the landlord on the facility lease. In the event that TAAG liquidates we could lose a significant percentage of revenue, or all revenue, from TAAG. 
 
Principles of Consolidation
 
The accompanying financial statements are consolidated and include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
 
Basis of Presentation
 
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited. These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regarding interim financial reporting. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. Accordingly, these interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 filed with the SEC. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2013 included herein was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements as of that date, but does not include all disclosures, including notes, required by U.S. GAAP.
 
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to fairly present the Company's financial position and results of operations for the interim periods reflected. Except as noted, all adjustments contained herein are of a normal recurring nature. Results of operations for the fiscal periods presented herein are not necessarily indicative of fiscal year-end results.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 
Use of Estimates
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
 
These estimates and assumptions include estimates for reserves of uncollectible accounts, inventory obsolescence, analysis of impairments of recorded goodwill and intangibles, accruals for potential liabilities and assumptions made in valuing equity instruments issued for services or acquisitions.
 
Concentration of Credit Risk
 
Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk, consist of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. The Company places its cash with high quality financial institutions and at times may exceed the FDIC $250,000 insurance limit. The Company does not anticipate incurring any losses related to these credit risks. The Company extends credit based on an evaluation of the customer's financial condition, generally without collateral. Exposure to losses on receivables is principally dependent on each customer's financial condition. The Company monitors its exposure for credit losses and intends to maintain allowances for anticipated losses, as required. 
 
 
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Cash denominated in Euros with a US Dollar equivalent of $401,819 and $393,093 at September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013, respectively, was held in accounts at financial institutions located in Europe.
 
The following table summarizes accounts receivable concentrations:
 
 
 
As of September 30,
 
 
As of June 30,
 
 
 
 
2013
 
 
2013
 
 
Customer A
 
15
%
 
 
*
 
Customer B
 
 
*
 
11
%
 
 
The following table summarizes revenue concentrations:
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
 
2012
 
Customer A
 
12
%
 
 
*
 
The following table summarizes vendor concentrations:
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
September 30,
 
 
 
 
2013
 
 
2012
 
 
Vendor A
 
18
%
 
 
*
 
Vendor B
 
14
%
 
15
%
 
Vendor C
 
12
%
 
 
*
 
Vendor D
 
12
%
 
11
%
 
 
* Less than 10%
 
Revenue Recognition
 
The Company’s policy is to recognize revenue when services have been performed, risk of loss and title to the product transfers to the customer, the selling price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. We generate revenue by providing three types of services to our customers: Single Article Delivery, Reprints and ePrints, and Printing and Logistics services.
 
Single Article Delivery
 
We charge a transactional service fee for the electronic delivery of single articles, and a corresponding copyright fee for the permitted use of the content.  This service known as Single Article Delivery or Document Delivery, is part of the Article Galaxy journal article platform. We obtain the necessary permissions from the content publisher so that our customer’s use complies with applicable copyright laws. We have non-exclusive arrangements with numerous content publishers that allow us to distribute their content. Many of these publishers provide us with electronic access to their content, which allows us to electronically deliver single articles to our customers often in a matter of minutes. Even though Single Article Delivery services are charged on a transactional basis, customer order volume tends to be consistent from month to month in part due to consistent orders of larger customers that require the implementation of our services into their work flow. We also help customers connect to free content on the Internet when available. The Company recognizes revenue from Single Article Delivery services upon delivery to the customer only when the selling price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured.
 
Reprints and ePrints
 
We charge a transactional fee for each Reprint or ePrint order and are responsible for printing and delivery of Reprint orders, and the electronic delivery and, in some cases, the electronic delivery mechanism of ePrint orders. We obtain the necessary permissions from the content publisher so that our customer’s use complies with applicable copyright laws. Reprints and ePrints are charged on a transactional basis and order volume typically fluctuates from month to month based on customer marketing budgets and the existence of STM journal articles that fit customer requirements. The Company recognizes revenue from reprints and ePrints services upon shipment or electronic delivery to the customer only when the selling price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. 
 
 
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Printing and Logistics Services
 
We charge a transactional fee for each order of hard copy printed material. We are responsible for printing and delivering the order. Printing and Logistics services are exclusively performed by TAAG. The Company recognizes revenue from printing services when the printed materials have been shipped to the customer only when the selling price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured.
 
Stock-Based Compensation
 
The Company periodically issues stock options and warrants to employees and non-employees in capital raising transactions, for services and for financing costs. The Company accounts for share-based payments under the guidance as set forth in the Share-Based Payment Topic 718 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees, officers, directors, and consultants, including employee stock options, based on estimated fair values. The Company estimates the fair value of share-based payment awards to employees and directors on the date of grant using an option-pricing model, and the value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expense over the required service period in the Company's Statements of Operations. The Company accounts for stock option and warrant grants issued and vesting to non-employees in accordance with Topic 505 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, whereby the value of the stock compensation is based upon the measurement date as determined at either a) the date at which a performance commitment is reached, or b) the date at which the necessary performance to earn the equity instruments is complete. Stock-based compensation is based on awards ultimately expected to vest and is reduced for estimated forfeitures. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant and revised, as necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.
 
Foreign Currency Translation
 
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in United States dollars, the functional currency of the Company. Capital accounts of foreign subsidiaries are translated into US Dollars from foreign currency at their historical exchange rates when the capital transactions occurred. Assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate as of the balance sheet date. Income and expenditures are translated at the average exchange rate of the period. Although the majority of our revenue and costs are in US dollars, the revenues and costs of TAAG are in Euros. As a result, currency exchange fluctuations may impact our revenue and the costs of our operations. We currently do not engage in any currency hedging activities.
 
Net Income (Loss) Per Share
 
Basic net income per share is computed by dividing the net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net income per share is computed similar to basic net income per share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potentially dilutive securities had been issued. Potentially dilutive securities include stock options and warrants. The dilutive effect of potentially dilutive securities is reflected in diluted net income per share if the exercise prices were lower than the average fair market value of common shares during the reporting period.
 
Net loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the respective periods. Basic and diluted net loss per common share is the same for all periods presented with a net loss because all warrants and stock options outstanding are anti-dilutive.
 
The calculation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share is presented below:
 
 
 
As of September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss
 
$
(142,947)
 
$
(54,033)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding (basic)
 
 
16,970,465
 
 
17,083,596
 
Effect of diluted securities
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Weighted average shares outstanding (diluted)
 
 
16,970,465
 
 
17,083,596
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings loss per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
(0.01)
 
$
0.00
 
Diluted
 
$
(0.01)
 
$
0.00
 
 
 
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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
 
In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-05 Topic 830, “Foreign Currency Matters” (“ASU 2013-05”). ASU 2013-05 resolves the diversity in practice about whether Subtopic 810-10, Consolidation—Overall, or Subtopic 830-30, ASU 2013-05 applies to the release of the cumulative translation adjustment into net income when a parent either sells a part or all of its investment in a foreign entity or no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a nonprofit activity or a business (other than a sale of in substance real estate or conveyance of oil and gas mineral rights) within a foreign entity. In addition, the amendments in this Update resolve the diversity in practice for the treatment of business combinations achieved in stages (sometimes also referred to as step acquisitions) involving a foreign entity. ASU 2013-02 became effective for the company prospectively for fiscal years (and interim reporting periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material effect on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
The FASB has issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2013-04, Liabilities (Topic 405), “Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation Is Fixed at the Reporting Date.” ASU 2013-04 provides guidance for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of this ASU is fixed at the reporting date, except for obligations addressed within existing guidance in U.S. GAAP. The guidance requires an entity to measure those obligations as the sum of the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors and any additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, A Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (A Consensus the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force). ASU 2013-11 provides guidance on financial statement presentation of unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. The FASB’s objective in issuing this ASU is to eliminate diversity in practice resulting from a lack of guidance on this topic in current U.S. GAAP. This ASU applies to all entities with unrecognized tax benefits that also have tax loss or tax credit carryforwards in the same tax jurisdiction as of the reporting date. This amendment is effective for public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013 and interim periods within those years. The company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial position and results of operations.
 
Other recent accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB (including its Emerging Issues Task Force), the AICPA, and the SEC did not or are not believed by management to have a material impact on the Company's present or future consolidated financial statements.

Note 3. Line of Credit
 
The Company entered into a Loan and Security Agreement with Silicon Valley Bank (“SVB”) on July 23, 2010, which as amended, provides for a revolving line of credit for the lesser of $4,000,000, or 80% of eligible accounts receivable. The line of credit matures on October 31, 2015, and is subject to certain financial and performance covenants with which we were in compliance as of September 30, 2013. The line of credit bears interest at the prime rate plus 2.5% for periods in which the Company maintains an account balance with SVB (less all indebtedness owed to SVB) of at least $800,000 at all times during the prior calendar month (the “Streamline Period”), and at the prime rate plus 5.25% when a Streamline Period is not in effect. The interest rate on the line of credit was 6.5% as of September 30, 2013. The line of credit is secured by all of the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ assets, excluding TAAG’s assets.
 
There were no outstanding borrowings under the line as of September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013, respectively.  As of September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013, approximately $1,840,000 and $2,000,000, respectively, of available credit was unused under the line of credit.

Note 4. Factor Agreements
 
The Company, through TAAG, has factoring agreements with Credit Cooperatif and Natixis for working capital and credit administration purposes.  Under the agreements, the factors purchase trade accounts receivable assigned to them by the Company.  The accounts are sold (with recourse) at the invoice amount subject to a factor commission and other miscellaneous fees.  Trade accounts receivable not sold remain in the Company's custody and control and the Company maintains all credit risk on those accounts. 
 
On September 10, 2013, the Company terminated its factoring agreement with ABN Amro. As of September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013, $0 and $165,971 was due from ABN Amro, respectively. 
 
Under the agreement with Credit Cooperatif, the Company can borrow up to approximately $325,000 (Euro 250,000).  The factor fee is determined on a case by case basis and is not specified in the agreement. The fee charged for the obligations outstanding as of September 30, 2013 was approximately 5%. As of September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013, $295,596 and $246,221 was due to Credit Cooperatif, respectively, that relate to funds paid to the Company not yet returned to the factor.  
 
On May 3rd, 2013, the Company entered into a factoring agreement with Natixis. The maximum amount the Company can borrow is not specified in the agreement. The factor fee is determined based on the Company's revenue and the average amount of customer invoices.  The fee charged for the obligations outstanding as of September 30, 2013 was approximately 0.45%. In addition, interest is charged on the amount financed at the three month Euribor interest rate plus 1.6%. The interest rate under the agreement was approximately 1.8% per annum at September 30, 2013. As of September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013, $162,234 and $0 was due from Natixis, respectively. 
 
 
 
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Note 5. Stockholders’ Equity
 
Stock Options
 
In December 2007, we established the 2007 Equity Compensation Plan (the “Plan”). The Plan was approved by our board of directors and stockholders. The purpose of the Plan is to grant stock and options to purchase our common stock to our employees, directors and key consultants. On November 15, 2012, the maximum number of shares of common stock that may be issued pursuant to awards granted under the Plan increased from 1,500,000 to 3,000,000, as approved by our board of directors and stockholders. Cancelled and forfeited stock options and stock awards may again become available for grant under the Plan. There were 846,946 shares available for grant under the Plan as of September 30, 2013. All current stock option grants are made under the 2007 Equity Compensation Plan.
 
The majority of awards issued under the Plan vest immediately or over three years, with a one year cliff vesting period, and have a term of ten years. Stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date, based on the fair value of the awards that are ultimately expected to vest, and recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period.
 
The following table summarizes vested and unvested stock option activity:
 
 
 
All Options
 
Vested Options
 
Unvested Options
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted
 
 
 
 
Weighted
 
 
 
 
Weighted
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average
 
 
 
 
Average
 
 
 
 
Average
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exercise
 
 
 
 
Exercise
 
 
 
 
Exercise
 
 
 
Shares
 
 
Price
 
Shares
 
 
Price
 
Shares
 
 
Price
 
Outstanding at June 30, 2013
 
1,692,898
 
 
1.24
 
1,352,730
 
 
1.23
 
340,168
 
 
1.29
 
Granted
 
190,050
 
 
1.80
 
7,400
 
 
1.80
 
182,650
 
 
1.80
 
Options vesting
 
-
 
 
-
 
24,250
 
 
1.47
 
(24,250)
 
 
1.47
 
Exercised
 
-
 
 
-
 
-
 
 
-
 
-
 
 
-
 
Forfeited/Cancelled
 
-
 
 
-
 
-
 
 
-
 
-
 
 
-
 
Outstanding at September 30, 2013
 
1,882,948
 
$
1.30
 
1,384,380
 
$
1.24
 
498,568
 
$
1.47
 
 
The weighted average remaining contractual life of all options outstanding as of September 30, 2013 was 7.17 years. The remaining contractual life for options vested and exercisable at September 30, 2013 was 6.58 years. Furthermore, the aggregate intrinsic value of all options outstanding as of September 30, 2013 was $886,152, and the aggregate intrinsic value of options vested and exercisable at September 30, 2013 was $733,335, in each case based on the fair value of the Company’s common stock on September 30, 2013. The total fair value of options vested during the period ended September 30, 2013 was $70,489 and is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying statement of operations.  As of September 30, 2013, the amount of unvested compensation related to these options was $466,833 which will be recorded as an expense in future periods as the options vest.
 
Additional information regarding stock options outstanding and exercisable as of September 30, 2013 is as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Remaining
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contractual
 
Options
 
Option Exercise Price
 
Options Outstanding
 
Life (in years)
 
Exercisable
 
$
1.00
 
347,000
 
5.66
 
347,000
 
 
1.02
 
287,000
 
6.83
 
287,000
 
 
1.07
 
53,898
 
9.05
 
33,897
 
 
1.15
 
278,000
 
9.36
 
150,000
 
 
1.25
 
32,000
 
9.38
 
-
 
 
1.30
 
263,000
 
8.43
 
153,417
 
 
1.50
 
380,000
 
4.31
 
380,000
 
 
1.80
 
190,050
 
9.98
 
7,400
 
 
1.85
 
24,000
 
9.64
 
-
 
 
3.00
 
15,000
 
7.29
 
13,750
 
 
3.05
 
10,000
 
7.37
 
9,166
 
 
3.65
 
3,000
 
7.48
 
2,750
 
 
Total
 
1,882,948
 
 
 
1,384,380
 
 
 
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Warrants
 
The following table summarizes warrant activity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted
 
 
 
 
 
Average
 
 
Number of
 
 
Exercise
 
 
Warrants
 
 
Price
Outstanding, June 30, 2013
 
2,376,173
 
 
2.06
Granted
 
-
 
 
-
Exercised
 
-
 
 
-
Expired
 
(150,000)
 
 
2.00
Outstanding, September 30, 2013
 
2,226,173
 
$
2.07
Exercisable, June 30, 2013
 
2,376,173
 
$
2.06
Exercisable, September 30, 2013
 
2,226,173
 
$
2.07
 
The intrinsic value for all warrants outstanding as of September 30, 2013 was $156,000, based on the fair value of the Company’s common stock on September 30, 2013.
 
Additional information regarding warrants outstanding and exercisable as of September 30, 2013 is as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Remaining
 
 
 
Warrant
 
Warrants
 
Contractual
 
Warrants
 
Exercise Price
 
Outstanding
 
Life (in years)
 
Exercisable
 
$
1.19
 
150,000
 
8.23
 
150,000
 
 
1.25
 
150,000
 
2.10
 
150,000
 
 
1.75
 
333,331
 
1.14
 
333,331
 
 
2.00
 
931,175
 
0.13
 
931,175
 
 
2.25
 
266,667
 
1.22
 
266,667
 
 
3.00
 
390,000
 
0.38
 
390,000
 
 
3.50
 
2,500
 
2.75
 
2,500
 
 
4.00
 
2,500
 
2.75
 
2,500
 
 
Total
 
2,226,173
 
 
 
2,226,173
 
 
Issuance of Restricted Common Stock
 
On September 6, 2013, the Company issued 150,833 shares of restricted common stock to employees. These shares vest over a three year period, with a one year cliff vesting period, and remain subject to forfeiture if vesting conditions are not met. The aggregate value of the stock award was $271,499 based on the market price of our common stock of $1.80 per share on the date of grant, which will be amortized over the three year vesting period. The total fair value of restricted common stock vested during the period ended September 30, 2013 was $22,625 and is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying statement of operations.  As of September 30, 2013, the amount of unvested compensation related to this issuance of restricted common stock was $248,874 which will be recorded as an expense in future periods as the stock vests. When calculating net income (loss) per share, these shares are included in weighted average common shares outstanding from the time they vest.

Note 6. Geographical Information
 
As of September 30, 2013, the Company had two reportable diverse geographical concentrations:  North American Operations and TAAG, which operates in France.  Information related to these operating segments, net of eliminations, consists of the following for the periods below:
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
 
 
North
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
American
 
TAAG
 
 
 
 
 
Operations
 
(France)
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
 
$
6,617,430
 
$
1,960,291
 
$
8,577,721
 
Cost of revenue
 
 
5,419,727
 
 
1,153,018
 
 
6,572,745
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
 
1,239,313
 
 
771,716
 
 
2,011,029
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
47,551
 
 
69,800
 
 
117,351
 
Loss from operations
 
$
(89,161)
 
$
(34,243)
 
$
(123,404)
 
  
 
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As of September 30, 2013
 
As of June 30, 2013
 
 
 
North
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
American
 
TAAG
 
 
 
North American
 
TAAG
 
 
 
 
 
Operations
 
(France)
 
Total
 
Operations
 
(France)
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current assets
 
$
5,580,774
 
$
1,915,583
 
$
7,496,357
 
$
5,536,474
 
$
2,147,249
 
$
7,683,723
 
Property and equipment, net
 
 
165,649
 
 
595,670
 
 
761,319
 
 
189,596
 
 
641,635
 
 
831,231
 
Intangible assets, net
 
 
103,889
 
 
-
 
 
103,889
 
 
123,482
 
 
-
 
 
123,482
 
Other non-current assets
 
 
9,691
 
 
210,832
 
 
220,523
 
 
9,712
 
 
276,361
 
 
286,073
 
Total assets
 
$
5,860,003
 
$
2,722,085
 
$
8,582,088
 
$
5,859,264
 
$
3,065,245
 
 
8,924,509
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities
 
$
4,741,399
 
$
3,257,707
 
$
7,999,106
 
$
4,732,746
 
$
3,373,479
 
 
8,106,225
 
Long term liabilities
 
 
-
 
 
355,609
 
 
355,609
 
 
-
 
 
504,104
 
 
504,104
 
Equity
 
 
1,118,604
 
 
(891,231)
 
 
227,373
 
 
1,126,518
 
 
(812,338)
 
 
314,180
 
Total liabilities and equity
 
$
5,860,003
 
$
2,722,085
 
$
8,582,088
 
$
5,859,264
 
$
3,065,245
 
$
8,924,509
 

Note 7. Subsequent Events
 
On October 31, 2013 the Company amended the Loan and Security Agreement with SVB to extend the maturity date of the line of credit to October 31, 2015. The financial and performance covenants of the line of credit have been updated, while the remaining material terms remain mostly unchanged.
 
During November 2013, warrants were exercised to purchase approximately 400,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $2.00 per share, resulting in approximately $800,000 in proceeds to be received by the Company.
 
 
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
 
In this document, Research Solutions, Inc. and its subsidiaries are referred to as “we,” “our,” “us,” or the “Company”.
 
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our June 30, 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 
 Our discussion includes forward-looking statements based upon current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties, such as our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including, without limitation:
 
 
·
the projected growth or contractions in the industry within which we operate;
 
·
our business strategy for expanding, maintaining or contracting our presence in these markets;
 
·
anticipated trends in our financial condition and results of operations; and
 
·
our ability to distinguish ourselves from our current and future competitors.
 
We use words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements included in this report are based on information available to us on the date hereof and, except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.
 
Overview
 
Research Solutions, Inc. was incorporated in the State of Nevada on November 2, 2006, and in November 2006 entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with Reprints Desk, Inc., a Delaware corporation. At the closing of the transaction contemplated by the Share Exchange Agreement, Research Solutions, Inc. acquired all of the outstanding shares of Reprints Desk from shareholders and issued 8,000,003 common shares to the former shareholders of Reprints Desk. Following completion of the exchange transaction, Reprints Desk became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Research Solutions, Inc. Reprints Desk provides Single Article Delivery, Reprint and ePrint services.
 
On February 28, 2007, we entered into an agreement with Pools Press, Inc., an Illinois corporation, pursuant to which we acquired 75% of the issued and outstanding common stock of Pools for consideration of $616,080. We purchased the remaining interest in Pools that we did not already own on August 31, 2010. The results of Pools’ operations have been included in our consolidated financial statements since March 1, 2007. On January 1, 2012, Pools merged with and into Reprints Desk whereby Reprints Desk assumed all of the rights and properties of Pools, forming one consolidated subsidiary and eliminating the separate legal existence of Pools. Pools provided printing services, specializing in reprints, until operations were discontinued in June 2013.
 
On March 31, 2011, we entered into an agreement with Fimmotaag, S.p.A. (“Fimmotaag”), a privately held company domiciled in France, pursuant to which we acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding common stock of TAAG in exchange for 336,921 shares of our common stock in addition to future payments payable at the option of Fimmotaag in cash or our common stock under the terms of the purchase agreement. On March 28, 2013, we entered into a Settlement Agreement with Fimmotaag and its 2 principal owners (the “Settlement Agreement”), pursuant to which Fimmotaag agreed to return 336,921 shares of our common stock to us and to forego future payments payable to Fimmotaag by us pursuant to the terms of the agreement under which we acquired TAAG from Fimmotaag. TAAG provides printing and logistics services and is located outside of Paris, France.
 
On July 24, 2012, we formed Reprints Desk Latin America S. de R.L. de C.V, an entity organized under the laws of Mexico.
 
On March 4, 2013, we consummated a merger with DYSC Subsidiary Corporation, our wholly-owned subsidiary, pursuant to which we, in connection with such merger, amended our Articles of Incorporation to change our name to Research Solutions, Inc. (formerly Derycz Scientific, Inc.).
 
Our mission is to provide research solutions that facilitate the flow of information from the publishers of scientific, technical, and medical (“STM”) content to enterprise customers in life science and other research intensive organizations around the world. We provide customers with access to hundreds of thousands of newly published articles each year in addition to the tens of millions of existing articles that have been published in the past, helping them to identify the most useful and relevant content for their activities. In addition to serving end users of content, we also serve STM publishers by insuring compliance with applicable copyright laws. We have developed proprietary software and Internet-based interfaces that allow customers to find, electronically receive and legally use the content that is critical to their research.
 
We provide three types of solutions to our customers: research solutions, marketing solutions, and printing solutions. 
   
 
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Research Solutions
 
Researchers and regulatory personnel in life science and other research intensive organizations generally require single copies of published STM journal articles for use in their research activities. They place orders with us for the articles they need and we source and electronically deliver the requested content to them generally in under an hour. This service is known in the industry as “Single Article Delivery” or “Document Delivery.” We also obtain the necessary permissions from the content publisher so that our customer’s use complies with applicable copyright laws. We have developed proprietary software and Internet-based interfaces that allow customers to initiate orders, manage transactions, obtain reporting, automate authentication, improve seamless connectivity to corporate intranets, and maximize the information resources they already own, or have access to via subscriptions or internal libraries, as well as organize workgroups to collaborate around scientific information. In some cases, our proprietary software allows us to fully automate the order fulfillment process. Our services alleviate the need for our customers to develop internal systems or contact multiple content publishers in order to obtain the content that is critical to their research.
 
Marketing Solutions
 
Marketing departments in life science and other research intensive organizations generally require large quantities of printed copies of published STM journal articles called “Reprints.” They generally supply Reprints to doctors who may prescribe their products and at conferences. We are responsible for the printing and delivery of Reprint orders, and we also obtain the necessary permissions from the content publisher so that our customer’s use complies with applicable copyright laws. Electronic copies, called “ePrints,” are also used for distribution through the Internet and other electronic mechanisms. We have developed proprietary ePrint software that increase the efficiency of our customers’ content purchases by transitioning from paper Reprints to electronic ePrints, and by improving compliance with applicable copyright laws and promotional regulations within the life sciences industry.
 
Printing Solutions
 
Our printing solutions, exclusively performed by TAAG, our French operating subsidiary, include a variety of hard copy, professionally printed materials that are used for retail and marketing purposes, including Reprints, as well as regulatory sensitive marketing materials and clinical trial kits.
 
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
 
The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. When making these estimates and assumptions, we consider our historical experience, our knowledge of economic and market factors and various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ under different estimates and assumptions.
 
The accounting estimates and assumptions discussed in this section are those that we consider to be the most critical to an understanding of our financial statements because they inherently involve significant judgments and uncertainties.
 
Revenue Recognition
 
Our policy is to recognize revenue when services have been performed, risk of loss and title to the product transfers to the customer, the selling price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. We generate revenue by providing three types of services to our customers: Single Article Delivery, Reprints and ePrints, and Printing and Logistics services.
 
Single Article Delivery
 
We charge a transactional service fee for the electronic delivery of single articles, and a corresponding copyright fee for the permitted use of the content. This service known as Single Article Delivery or Document Delivery, is part of the Article Galaxy journal article platform. We obtain the necessary permissions from the content publisher so that our customer’s use complies with applicable copyright laws. We have non-exclusive arrangements with numerous content publishers that allow us to distribute their content. Many of these publishers provide us with electronic access to their content, which allows us to electronically deliver single articles to our customers often in a matter of minutes. Even though Single Article Delivery services are charged on a transactional basis, customer order volume tends to be consistent from month to month in part due to consistent orders of larger customers that require the implementation of our services into their work flow. We also help customers connect to free content on the Internet when available. We recognize revenue from Single Article Delivery services upon delivery to the customer only when the selling price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured.
 
Reprints and ePrints
 
We charge a transactional fee for each Reprint or ePrint order and are responsible for printing and delivery of Reprint orders, and the electronic delivery and, in some cases, the electronic delivery mechanism of ePrint orders. We obtain the necessary permissions from the content publisher so that our customer’s use complies with applicable copyright laws. Reprints and ePrints are charged on a transactional basis and order volume typically fluctuates from month to month based on customer marketing budgets and the existence of STM journal articles that fit customer requirements. We recognize revenue from reprints and ePrints services upon shipment or electronic delivery to the customer only when the selling price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured.
 
 
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Printing and Logistics Services
 
We charge a transactional fee for each order of hard copy printed material. We are responsible for printing and delivering the order. Printing and Logistics services are exclusively performed by TAAG. We recognize revenue from printing services when the printed materials have been shipped to the customer only when the selling price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured.
 
Stock-Based Compensation
 
We periodically issues stock options and warrants to employees and non-employees in capital raising transactions, for services and for financing costs. We account for share-based payments under the guidance as set forth in the Share-Based Payment Topic 718 of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") Accounting Standards Codification, which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees, officers, directors, and consultants, including employee stock options based on estimated fair values. We estimate the fair value of share-based payment awards to employees and directors on the date of grant using an option-pricing model, and the value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expense over the required service period in our Statements of Operations. We account for stock option and warrant grants issued and vesting to non-employees in accordance with Topic 505 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, whereby the value of the stock compensation is based upon the measurement date as determined at either a) the date at which a performance commitment is reached, or b) the date at which the necessary performance to earn the equity instruments is complete. Stock-based compensation is based on awards ultimately expected to vest and is reduced for estimated forfeitures. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant and revised, as necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.
 
Results of Operations
 
Comparison of the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
 
$
8,577,721
 
$
9,541,999
 
Cost of revenue
 
 
6,572,745
 
 
7,385,155
 
Gross profit
 
 
2,004,976
 
 
2,156,844
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative
 
 
1,917,915
 
 
1,948,538
 
Stock-based compensation expense
 
 
93,114
 
 
42,172
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
117,351
 
 
186,658
 
Gain on sale of fixed assets
 
 
-
 
 
(6,879)
 
Total operating expenses
 
 
2,128,380
 
 
2,170,489
 
Loss from operations
 
 
(123,404)
 
 
(13,645)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other income (expenses):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
 
 
(12,647)
 
 
(36,837)
 
Other income (expense)
 
 
786
 
 
(2,958)
 
Total other expense
 
 
(11,861)
 
 
(39,795)
 
Loss before provision for income taxes
 
 
(135,265)
 
 
(53,440)
 
Provision for income tax
 
 
(7,682)
 
 
(593)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss
 
 
(142,947)
 
 
(54,033)
 
 
Revenue
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013-2012
$ Change
 
2013-2012
% Change
 
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North American operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Article Galaxy *
 
$
4,468,634
 
$
3,974,847
 
$
493,787
 
 
12.4
%
Reprints and ePrints
 
 
2,148,796
 
 
3,128,312
 
 
(979,516)
 
 
(31.3)
%
Total North American operations
 
 
6,617,430
 
 
7,103,159
 
 
(485,729)
 
 
(6.8)
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TAAG (France)
 
 
1,960,291
 
 
2,438,840
 
 
(478,549)
 
 
(19.6)
%
Total revenue
 
$
8,577,721
 
$
9,541,999
 
$
(964,278)
 
 
(10.1)
%
   
* The Article Galaxy journal article platform includes Single Article Delivery services.
   
 
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Article Galaxy revenue increased $493,787, or 12.4%, for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012, primarily due to the acquisition of new customers.  Revenue from Reprints and ePrints decreased $979,516, or 31.3%, for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012, primarily due to decreased orders from current customers.  Total revenue from North American operations decreased $485,729, or 6.8%, for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012.
 
Revenue from TAAG decreased $478,549, or 19.6%, for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012, primarily due to disappointing sales efforts and general financial uncertainty in Europe. Our overall strategy is to improve TAAG’s revenue, however, there is no assurance that such results will be achieved. In the event that TAAG liquidates we could lose a significant percentage of revenue, or all revenue, from TAAG.
 
Cost of Revenue
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013-2012
$ Change
 
2013-2012
% Change
 
Cost of Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North American operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Article Galaxy *
 
$
3,445,460
 
$
3,082,025
 
$
363,435
 
 
11.8
%
Reprints and ePrints
 
 
1,974,267
 
 
2,755,164
 
 
(780,897)
 
 
(28.3)
%
Total North American operations
 
 
5,419,727
 
 
5,837,189
 
 
(417,462)
 
 
(7.2)
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TAAG (France)
 
 
1,153,018
 
 
1,547,966
 
 
(394,948)
 
 
(25.5)
%
Total cost of revenue
 
$
6,572,745
 
$
7,385,155
 
$
(812,410)
 
 
(11.0)
%
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013-2012
Change
 
As a percentage of revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North American operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Article Galaxy *
 
 
77.1
%
 
77.5
%
 
(0.4)
%
Reprints and ePrints
 
 
91.9
%
 
88.1
%
 
3.8
%
Total North American operations
 
 
81.9
%
 
82.2
%
 
(0.3)
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TAAG (France)
 
 
58.8
%
 
63.5
%
 
(4.7)
%
Total
 
 
76.6
%
 
77.4
%
 
(0.8)
%
 
* The Article Galaxy journal article platform includes Single Article Delivery services.
 
Cost of revenue as a percentage of revenue from Article Galaxy decreased 0.4%, for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012, primarily due to reductions in production expenses and decreased payments to publishers.  Cost of revenue as a percentage of revenue from Reprints and ePrints increased 3.8%, for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012, primarily due to increased payments to publishers.  Total cost of revenue as a percentage of revenue from North American operations decreased 0.3%, for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012.
 
Cost of revenue as a percentage of revenue from TAAG decreased 4.7%, for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012, primarily due to reductions in production expenses.
 
 
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Gross Profit
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013-2012
$ Change
 
2013-2012
% Change
 
Gross Profit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North American operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Article Galaxy *
 
$
1,023,174
 
$
892,822
 
 
130,352
 
 
14.6
%
Reprints
 
 
174,529
 
 
373,148
 
 
(198,619)
 
 
(53.2)
%
Total North American operations
 
 
1,197,703
 
 
1,265,970
 
 
(68,267)
 
 
(5.4)
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TAAG (France)
 
 
807,273
 
 
890,874
 
 
(83,601)
 
 
(9.4)
%
Total gross profit
 
$
2,004,976
 
$
2,156,844
 
$
(151,868)
 
 
(7.0)
%
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013-2012
Change
 
As a percentage of revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North American operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Article Galaxy *
 
 
22.9
%
 
22.5
%
 
0.4
%
Reprints and ePrints
 
 
8.1
%
 
11.9
%
 
(3.8)
%
Total North American operations
 
 
18.1
%
 
17.8
%
 
0.3
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TAAG (France)
 
 
41.2
%
 
36.5
%
 
4.7
%
Total
 
 
23.4
%
 
22.6
%
 
0.8
%
 
* The Article Galaxy journal article platform includes Single Article Delivery services.
 
Operating Expenses
   
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013-2012
$ Change
 
2013-2012
% Change
 
Operating Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North American Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative
 
$
1,146,199
 
$
1,080,675
 
$
65,524
 
 
6.1
%
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
47,551
 
 
94,276
 
 
(46,725)
 
 
(49.6)
%
Stock-based compensation
    expense
 
 
93,114
 
 
42,172
 
 
50,942
 
 
120.8
%
(Gain) loss on sale of fixed assets
 
 
-
 
 
(8,500)
 
 
8,500
 
 
(100.0)
%
Total North American operations
 
 
1,286,864
 
 
1,208,623
 
 
78,241
 
 
6.5
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TAAG (France):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative
 
 
771,716
 
 
867,863
 
 
(96,147)
 
 
(11.1)
%
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
69,800
 
 
92,382
 
 
(22,582)
 
 
(24.4)
%
(Gain) loss on sale of fixed assets
 
 
-
 
 
1,621
 
 
(1,621)
 
 
(100.0)
%
Total TAAG (France)
 
 
841,516
 
 
961,866
 
 
(120,350)
 
 
(12.5)
%
Total operating expenses
 
$
2,128,380
 
$
2,170,489
 
$
(42,109)
 
 
(1.9)
%

Selling, General and Administrative
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses from North American operations increased $65,524 or 6.1%, for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012, primarily due to increases in compensation and professional service fees.
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses from TAAG decreased $96,147 or 11.1%, for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012, primarily due to reductions in compensation, professional service fees, and rent.
 
 
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Depreciation and Amortization
 
Depreciation and amortization for the three months ended September 30, 2013, amounted to $117,351.
 
The amounts recorded for North American operations are split between depreciation and amortization of customer lists. We expect depreciation and amortization expense for North American operations to remain at current levels during the 2014 fiscal year.
 
The amounts recorded for TAAG consist mostly of depreciation on printing equipment. We expect depreciation expense for TAAG to remain at current levels during the 2014 fiscal year.
 
 Interest Expense
 
Interest expense was $12,647 for the three months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $36,837 for the three months ended September 30, 2012, a decrease of $24,190. The decrease was primarily due to reduced interest expense from capital leases of printing equipment at TAAG. We expect interest expense to remain at current levels during the 2014 fiscal year.
 
Net Income (Loss)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2013-2012
 
2013-2012
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
Net Income (Loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North American Operations
 
$
(97,050)
 
$
42,943
 
$
(139,993)
 
 
(326.0)
%
TAAG (France)
 
 
(45,897)
 
 
(96,976)
 
 
51,079
 
 
52.7
%
Total net income (loss)
 
$
(142,947)
 
$
(54,033)
 
$
(88,914)
 
 
(164.6)
%
 
Net income from North American operations decreased $139,993 or 326%, for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012, primarily due to decreased gross profit and increased operating expenses as described above.
 
Net loss from TAAG decreased $51,079 or 52.7%, for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012, primarily due to decreased operating expenses as described above, and partially offset by decreased gross profit as described above.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow Data:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
$
177,384
 
$
41,748
 
Net cash used in investing activities
 
$
(4,176)
 
$
(19,106)
 
Net cash used in financing activities
 
$
(7,652)
 
$
(950,925)
 
 
Since our inception, we have funded our operations primarily through private sales of equity securities and the exercise of warrants, which have provided aggregate net cash proceeds to date of approximately $10,350,000.
 
As of September 30, 2013, we had cash and cash equivalents of $1,804,881, compared to $1,699,969 as of June 30, 2013, an increase of $104,912. This increase is primarily attributable to a decrease in accounts receivable of $246,257 and non-cash depreciation and amortization of $117,351, partially offset by a decrease of accounts payable of $216,234 and payments of capital lease obligations of $48,148.
 
North American Operations (Reprints Desk)
 
We believe that our current cash resources and cash flow from our North American operations will be sufficient to sustain current North American operations for the next twelve months. We expect to continue to produce cash from North American operating activities; however, there are no assurances that such results will be achieved.
 
TAAG (France)
 
We believe that the current cash resources and cash flow from TAAG may not be sufficient to sustain TAAG operations for the next twelve months.   During the three months ended September 30, 2013, TAAG incurred a net loss from operations of $34,243, and at September 30, 2013, had a working capital deficiency of approximately $1,340,000.  In addition, significant net losses in prior years have been incurred and approximately $325,000 of payroll and VAT taxes were delinquent at September 30, 2013.  Effective June 30, 2013, we contributed a loan receivable from TAAG totaling $1,009,115 to TAAG’s capital to improve TAAG’s liquidity.  Our line of credit with Silicon Valley Bank limits the amount of funding of TAAG to a maximum of approximately $335,000, and only to the extent certain warrants are exercised for cash.  The funding period for TAAG under the line of credit expires on March 31, 2014, and no additional financing for TAAG is in place.   Our overall strategy is to improve TAAG’s revenue, operations, and profitability, however, there is no assurance that such results will be achieved. In the event that TAAG liquidates our exposure to creditors in France is limited to the assets of TAAG, with the exception of a $50,000 guarantee by us in favor of the landlord on the facility lease.  In the event that TAAG liquidates we could lose a significant percentage of revenue, or all revenue, from TAAG.
 
 
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Operating Activities
 
Our net cash provided by operating activities was $117,384 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and resulted primarily from a decrease in accounts receivable of $246,257 and non-cash depreciation and amortization of $117,351, partially offset by a decrease of accounts payable of $216,234.
 
Our net cash provided by operating activities was $41,748 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and resulted primarily from a decrease in accounts receivable of $291,156, non-cash depreciation and amortization of $199,602, and a decrease in due from factor of $143,705, partially offset by a decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $796,201 as well as the net loss of $54,033 for the period.
 
Investing Activities
 
Our net cash used in investing activities was $4,176 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and resulted primarily from the purchase of intangible assets.
 
Our net cash used in investing activities was $19,106 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and resulted primarily from the purchase of property and equipment.
 
Financing Activities
 
Our net cash used in financing activities was $7,652 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and resulted from payments of capital lease obligations of $48,148 and payment of notes of payable of $8,879, partially offset by advances to factor of $49,375.
 
Our net cash used in financing activities was $950,925 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and resulted primarily from payments under the line of credit of $750,000 and payment of capital lease obligations of $132,835.
 
We entered into a Loan and Security Agreement with Silicon Valley Bank (“SVB”) on July 23, 2010, which as amended, provides for a revolving line of credit for the lesser of $4,000,000, or 80% of eligible accounts receivable. The line of credit matures on October 31, 2015, and is subject to certain financial and performance covenants with which we were in compliance as of September 30, 2013. The line of credit bears interest at the prime rate plus 2.5% for periods in which we maintain an account balance with SVB (less all indebtedness owed to SVB) of at least $800,000 at all times during the prior calendar month (the “Streamline Period”), and at the prime rate plus 5.25% when a Streamline Period is not in effect. The interest rate on the line of credit was 6.5% as of September 30, 2013. The line of credit is secured by all of our company’s and subsidiaries’ assets, excluding TAAG’s assets.
 
There were no outstanding borrowings under the line as of September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013, respectively.  As of September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013, approximately $1,840,000 and $2,000,000, respectively, of available credit was unused under the line of credit.
 
We, through TAAG, have factoring agreements with Credit Cooperatif and Natixis for working capital and credit administration purposes.  Under the agreements, the factors purchase trade accounts receivable assigned to them by us.  The accounts are sold (with recourse) at the invoice amount subject to a factor commission and other miscellaneous fees.  Trade accounts receivable not sold remain in our custody and control and we maintain all credit risk on those accounts.
 
On September 10, 2013, we terminated our factoring agreement with ABN Amro. As of September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013, $0 and $165,971 was due from ABN Amro, respectively. 
 
Under the agreement with Credit Cooperatif, we can borrow up to approximately $325,000 (Euro 250,000).  The factor fee is determined on a case by case basis and is not specified in the agreement. The fee charged for the obligations outstanding as of September 30, 2013 was approximately 5%. As of September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013, $295,596 and $246,221 was due to Credit Cooperatif, respectively, that relate to funds paid to us not yet returned to the factor.  
 
On May 3rd, 2013, we entered into a factoring agreement with Natixis. The maximum amount we can borrow is not specified in the agreement. The factor fee is determined based on our revenue and the average amount of customer invoices.  The fee charged for the obligations outstanding as of September 30, 2013 was approximately 0.45%. In addition, interest is charged on the amount financed at the three month Euribor interest rate plus 1.6%. The interest rate under the agreement was approximately 1.8% per annum at September 30, 2013. As of September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013, $162,234 and $0 was due from Natixis, respectively.
 
 
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Non-U.S. GAAP Measure – Adjusted EBITDA
 
In addition to our U.S. GAAP results, we present Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measure of our performance. However, Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized measurement under U.S. GAAP. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) from operations, plus depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, impairment of acquired intangibles and goodwill, loss on facility sublease, and (gain) loss on sale of fixed assets. Management considers our core operating performance to be that which can be affected by our managers in any particular period through their management of the resources that affect our underlying revenue and profit generating operations that period. Non-U.S. GAAP adjustments to our results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP are itemized below. You are encouraged to evaluate these adjustments and the reasons we consider them appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in this presentation. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.
 
Set forth below is a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to income (loss) from operations for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
Income (loss) from operations
 
$
(123,404)
 
$
(13,645)
 
Add (deduct):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
117,351
 
 
199,602
 
Stock-based compensation
 
 
93,114
 
 
42,172
 
(Gain) loss on sale of fixed assets
 
 
-
 
 
(6,879)
 
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
87,061
 
$
221,250
 
 
We present Adjusted EBITDA because we believe it assists investors and analysts in comparing our performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. In addition, we use Adjusted EBITDA in developing our internal budgets, forecasts and strategic plan; in analyzing the effectiveness of our business strategies in evaluating potential acquisitions; and in making compensation decisions and in communications with our board of directors concerning our financial performance. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool which includes, among others, the following:
 
 
·
Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;
 
·
Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;
 
·
Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments, on our debts; and
 
·
although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
 
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
 
For information about recently issued accounting standards, refer to Note 2 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
      
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
Not required.
 
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. For purposes of this section, the term disclosure controls and procedures means controls and other procedures of an issuer that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer's management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
 
Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of September 30, 2013, the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable assurance level.
 
 
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Inherent Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls
 
Management does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control systems are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, no evaluation of internal control over financial reporting can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been or will be detected.
 
These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of a simple error or mistake. Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Projections of any evaluation of controls effectiveness to future periods are subject to risks. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures.
 
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
In addition, our management with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have determined that no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as that term is defined in Rules 13(a)-15(f) and 15(d)-15(f) of the Exchange Act) occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2013 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 6. Exhibits
 
See “Exhibit Index” on the page immediately following the signature page hereto for a list of exhibits filed as part of this report, which is incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
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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.
 
 
RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC.
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Peter Victor Derycz
 
 
 
 
 
Peter Victor Derycz
Date: November 19, 2013
 
Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
By:
/s/ Alan Louis Urban
 
 
 
 
 
Alan Louis Urban
Date: November 19, 2013
 
Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 
 
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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit
Number
 
Description
31.1
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer
31.2
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer
32.1
 
Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
32.2
 
Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document **
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema **
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase **
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase**
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase **
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase **
 
 
**
Furnished herewith
 
 
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