SINGING MACHINE CO INC - Quarter Report: 2019 September (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

For the transition period from _____ to ______.

Commission File Number 0 - 24968

THE SINGING MACHINE COMPANY, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

6301 NW 5^th Way, Suite 2900, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309

(Address of principal executive offices)

(954) 596-1000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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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 definition of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check One)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [  ] No [X]

APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUES INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY

PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS:

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APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:

THE SINGING MACHINE COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Singing Machine Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements

The Singing Machine Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements

The Singing Machine Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements

The Singing Machine Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

For the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018

(Unaudited)

The Singing Machine Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

For the six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018

(Unaudited)

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

THE SINGING MACHINE COMPANY, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2019

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

OVERVIEW

The Singing Machine Company, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”, “SMC”, “The Singing Machine”) and its three wholly-owned subsidiaries SMC (Comercial Offshore De Macau) Limitada (“Macau Subsidiary”), SMC Logistics, Inc. (“SMC-L”) and SMC-Music, Inc.(“SMC-M”) are primarily engaged in the development, marketing, and sale of consumer karaoke audio systems, accessories, musical instruments and musical recordings. The products are sold by SMC to retailers and distributors for resale to consumers.

NOTE 2 - LIQUIDITY

In August 2019, we received notification from a major customer that several containers of goods from multiple vessels purchased direct import by the customer had arrived severely water damaged. Upon inspection of the damaged goods by insurance surveyors it was their opinion that the source of the damage was due to moisture in the pallets provided by the factory which caused significant condensation and consequently water damage to the merchandise. Actual damage to the goods occurred while the goods were in transit. We have filed insurance claims on our cargo insurance policy which does provide for recovery of the sales value plus additional expenses associated with the damaged goods. As of November 14, 2019, the customer charged us back a total of approximately $1,643,000 for damaged goods consisting of sales value of approximately $1,534,000 which was recorded as a reduction in net sales and approximately $109,000 in freight costs which were expensed as a component of selling expenses on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended September 30, 2019. In addition, we have incurred additional related expenses of approximately $219,000 that were included as a component of general and administrative expenses on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended September 30, 2019. We continue to gather the relevant information required to complete the insurance claims, however due to the significant extent of the damage more time will be required to determine the final claim settlement. As such, we have recorded a refund due to the customer of approximately $1,643,000 and recognized an insurance claim receivable of approximately $1,248,000 (the approximate cost of the damaged goods returned that will be destroyed) on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2019. The time of the collection of this insurance claim receivable is uncertain at this time.

As of September 30, 2019 the Company was in default on the Revolving Credit Facility due to non-compliance with the fixed charge coverage ratio in part due to the loss of margin and expenses associated with the damaged goods discussed above. In November 2019, the Company entered into a Forbearance Agreement with PNC Bank National Association (“PNC”) whereby PNC “forbears” taking action it would be entitled to under a default through March 31, 2020 at which time we would renegotiate renewal of the Revolving Credit Facility or obtain alternative financing. The Forebearance Agreement requires, among other matters, the Company to comply with certain conditions and covenants including the following:

Despite the loan additional availability block and EBITDA hurdles summarized above, management remains confident that there is still adequate availability on the Revolving Credit Facility and that ultimately the collection of the insurance claim will satisfy these hurdles and the Company expects to cure these defaults prior to the expiration of the current Revolving Credit Facility on July 15, 2020. While management intends to negotiate renewal of the Revolving Credit Facility prior to expiration and is exploring alternate sources of financing, there can be no assurance that these efforts will be successful or that any new terms will be as favorable.

NOTE 3 - SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all of its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the condensed consolidated financial statements. The accompanying unaudited financial statements for the three and six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applicable to interim financial information and the requirements of Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, such condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary for the fair presentation of the condensed consolidated financial position and the condensed consolidated results of operations. The condensed consolidated results of operations for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The condensed consolidated balance sheet information as of March 31, 2019 was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2019. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with that report.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2019

(Unaudited)

USE OF ESTIMATES

The Singing Machine makes estimates and assumptions in the ordinary course of business relating to sales returns and allowances, warranty reserves, inventory reserves and reserves for promotional incentives that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Future events and their effects cannot be determined with absolute certainty; therefore, the determination of estimates requires the exercise of judgment. Historically, past changes to these estimates have not had a material impact on the Company’s financial condition. However, circumstances could change which may alter future expectations.

COLLECTIBILITY OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

The Singing Machine’s allowance for doubtful accounts is based on management’s estimates of the creditworthiness of its customers, current economic conditions and historical information, and, in the opinion of management, is believed to be in an amount sufficient to respond to normal business conditions. Management sets 100% reserves for customers in bankruptcy and other reserves based upon historical collection experience.

The Company is subject to chargebacks from customers for cooperative marketing programs, defective returns, return freight and handling charges that are deducted from open invoices and reduce collectability of open invoices.

Should business conditions deteriorate or any major customer default on its obligations to the Company, this allowance may need to be significantly increased, which would have a negative impact on operations.

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION

The functional currency of the Macau Subsidiary is the Hong Kong dollar. The financial statements of the subsidiary are translated to U.S. dollars using period-end rates of exchange for assets and liabilities, and average rates of exchange for the period for revenues, costs, and expenses. Net gains and losses resulting from foreign exchange transactions are recorded in the condensed consolidated statement of operations and translations are recorded in a separate component of shareholders’ equity. Any such amounts were not material during the periods presented.

Concentration of Credit Risk

At times, the Company maintains cash in United States bank accounts that are more than the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insured amounts. The Company also maintains cash balances in foreign financial institutions. The amounts at foreign financial institutions at September 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019 are approximately $2,134,000 and $211,000, respectively.

Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk, consist of accounts receivable.

INVENTORY

Inventories are comprised primarily of electronic karaoke equipment, microphones and accessories, and are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, as determined using the first in, first out method. Inventories also include an estimate for the net realizable value of expected future inventory returns due to warranty and allowance programs. As of September 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019 the estimated amounts for these future inventory returns were approximately $1,857,000 and $599,000, respectively. The Company reduces inventory on hand to its net realizable value on an item-by-item basis when it is apparent that the expected realizable value of an inventory item falls below its original cost. A charge to cost of sales results when the estimated net realizable value of specific inventory items declines below cost. Management regularly reviews the Company’s investment in inventories for such declines in value. As of September 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019 the Company had inventory reserves of approximately $254,000 for estimated excess and obsolete inventory.

LONG-LIVED ASSETS

The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever circumstances and situations change such that there is an indication that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. If the undiscounted future cash flows attributable to the related assets are less than the carrying amount, the carrying amounts are reduced to fair value and an impairment loss is recognized in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 360-10-05, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.”

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation is provided for in amounts sufficient to relate the cost of depreciable assets to their estimated useful lives using accelerated and straight-line methods.

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

We follow FASB ASC 825, Financial Instruments, which requires disclosures of information about the fair value of certain financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value. For purposes of this disclosure, the fair value of a financial instrument is the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced sale or liquidation.

THE SINGING MACHINE COMPANY, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2019

(Unaudited)

The carrying amounts of the Company’s short-term financial instruments, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses, refunds due to customers and due to/from related parties approximates fair value due to the relatively short period to maturity for these instruments. The carrying amounts on the subordinated debt to Starlight Marketing Development, Ltd. (related party) and finance leases approximate fair value due to the relatively short period to maturity and related interest accrued at a rate similar to market rates. The carrying amount on the revolving line of credit approximates fair value due to the relatively short period to maturity and related interest accrued at market rates.

REVENUE RECOGNITION AND RESERVE FOR SALES RETURNS

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with FASB ASC 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”. The Company’s contracts with customers consist of one performance obligation (the sale of the Company’s products). Revenue is recognized when the goods are delivered and control of the goods sold is transferred to the customer. The Company’s contracts have no financing elements, payment terms are less than 120 days and have no further contract asset or liability obligations once control of goods is transferred to the customer. Revenue is recorded in the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive for the sale of these goods.

Costs incurred in fulfilling contracts with customers include administrative costs associated with the procurement of goods are included in general and administrative expenses, in-bound freight costs are included in the cost of goods sold and accrued sales representative commissions are included in selling expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

The Company disaggregates revenues by major geographic region as most of its revenue is generated by the sales of karaoke hardware and the Company has no other material business segments (See NOTE 9).

The Company generally does not allow products to be returned other than return allowance programs for goods returned to the customer for various reasons and accordingly records a sales return reserve based on historic return amounts, events as identified and management estimates.

The Company’s reserve for sales returns were approximately $3,231,000 and $896,000 as of September 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019, respectively.

Revenue is derived from four different major product lines. Disaggregated revenue from these product lines for the three and six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 consisted of the following:

SHIPPING AND HANDLING COSTS

Shipping and handling costs are performed by both the Company and third-party logistics companies. Shipping and handling activities are performed before the customer obtains control of the goods sold to them and are considered activities to fulfill the Company’s promise to transfer the goods. These expenses are classified as a component of selling expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

The Company follows the provisions of the FASB ASC 718-20, “Compensation – Stock Compensation Awards Classified as Equity”. ASC 718-20 requires all share-based payments to employees including grants of employee stock options, be measured at fair value and expensed in the condensed consolidated statements of operations over the service period (generally the vesting period). The Company uses the Black-Scholes option valuation model to value stock options. Employee stock option compensation expense for the three and six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 includes the estimated fair value of options granted, amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire portion of the award. For the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the stock option expense was approximately $5,000 and $10,000, respectively. For the six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the stock option expense was $10,000 and $21,000, respectively.

ADVERTISING

Costs incurred for producing and publishing advertising of the Company are charged to operations the first time the advertising takes place. The Company has entered into cooperative advertising agreements with its major customers that specifically indicate that the customer must spend the cooperative advertising fund upon the occurrence of mutually agreed events. The percentage of the cooperative advertising allowance ranges from 1% to 13% of the purchase. The customers must advertise the Company’s products in the customer’s catalog, local newspaper and other advertising media. The customer must submit the proof of the performance (such as a copy of the advertising showing the Company’s products) to the Company to request for the allowance. The customer does not have the ability to spend the allowance at their discretion. The Company believes that the identifiable benefit from the cooperative advertising program and the fair value of the advertising benefit is equal or greater than the cooperative advertising expense. Advertising expense for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 was approximately $1,419,000 and $1,280,000, respectively. Advertising expense for the six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 was approximately $1,780,000 and $1,549,000, respectively As of September 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019 there was an accrual for cooperative advertising allowances of $664,000 and $185,000, respectively. These amounts were a component of accrued expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

THE SINGING MACHINE COMPANY, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2019

(Unaudited)

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS

Research and development costs are charged to results of operations as incurred. These expenses are shown as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. For the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, these amounts totaled approximately $18,000 and $21,000, respectively. For the six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, these amounts totaled $23,000 and $37,000 respectively.

INCOME TAXES

The Company follows the provisions of FASB ASC 740 “Accounting for Income Taxes.” Under the asset and liability method of ASC 740, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributed to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax base. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Under ASC 740, the effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. If it is more likely than not that some portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized, a valuation allowance is recognized.

The Company analyzes its deferred tax assets and liabilities at the end of each interim period and, based on management’s best estimate of its full year effective tax rate, recognizes cumulative adjustments to its deferred tax assets and liabilities. For the six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 we estimated our effective tax rate to be approximately 18% and 23%, respectively. As of September 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019, the Singing Machine had gross deferred tax assets of approximately $813,000 and $758,000, respectively. The Company recorded an income tax provision of approximately $184,000 and $378,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The Company recorded an income tax benefit of approximately $55,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2019 and an income tax provision of approximately $55,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2018.

The Company recognizes a liability for uncertain tax positions. An uncertain tax position is defined as a position in a previously filed tax return or a position expected to be taken in a future tax return that is not based on clear and unambiguous tax law and which is reflected in measuring current or deferred income tax assets and liabilities for interim or annual periods. The Company may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The Company measures the tax benefits recognized based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate resolution. As of September 30, 2019, there were no uncertain tax positions that resulted in any adjustment to the Company’s provision for income taxes. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in its provision for income taxes. The Company currently has no liabilities recorded for accrued interest or penalties related to uncertain tax provisions.

COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE

Income per common share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average of common shares outstanding during the period. As of September 30, 2019 and 2018 total potential dilutive shares from common stock options amounted to approximately 2,250,000 and 2,350,000 shares, respectively. These shares were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the six months ended September 30, 2019 because their effect was anti-dilutive. These shares were included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 and six months ended September 30, 2018.

ADOPTION OF NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Topic 842, as amended, “Leases”. The ASU requires lessees to recognize leases on the balance sheet and disclose key information about leasing arrangements. The new standard establishes a right-of-use model (ROU) that requires a lessee to recognize a ROU asset and lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with a term longer than twelve months. Leases will be classified as finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern and classification of expense recognition in the income statement. On April 1, 2019, the Company adopted the new lease standard using the optional transition method under which comparative financial information will not be restated and continue to apply the provisions of the previous lease standard in its disclosures for the comparative periods. (See Note 7– LEASES).

The Company determines if an arrangement contains a lease at the inception of a contract. Right-of-use assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the commencement date. The liability is equal to the present value of the remaining minimum lease payments. The asset is based on the liability, subject to certain adjustments. Operating leases result in straight-line expense (similar to operating leases under the prior accounting standard) while finance leases result in a front-loaded expense pattern (similar to capital leases under the prior accounting standard). As the interest rate implicit in the Company’s operating leases is not readily determinable, the Company utilizes its incremental borrowing rate to discount the lease payments. The Company utilizes the implicit rate for its finance leases.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2019

(Unaudited)

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments—Credit Losses” (Topic 326). This ASU represents a significant change in the current accounting model by requiring immediate recognition of management’s estimates of current expected credit losses. Under the prior model, losses were recognized only as they were incurred, which delayed recognition of expected losses that might not yet have met the threshold of being probable. The amendments in ASU 2016-03 are effective for fiscal years beginning after April 1, 2020 including interim periods within that fiscal year. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the potential effects of this updated guidance on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

NOTE 4 - INVENTORIES, NET

Inventories are comprised of the following components:

NOTE 5 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

A summary of property and equipment is as follows:

Depreciation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 was approximately $60,000 and $68,000, respectively. Depreciation expense for the six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 was approximately $119,000 and $136,000, respectively.

NOTE 6 – BANK FINANCING

Revolving Credit Facility

On June 22, 2017, the Company renewed the existing revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) with PNC for an additional three years expiring on July 15, 2020. The outstanding loan balance cannot exceed $15,000,000 during peak selling season between August 1 and December 31 (with the ability of the Company to request an additional $5,000,000 of availability during peak selling season if required) and is reduced to a maximum of $7,500,000 between January 1 and July 31. At September 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019, the outstanding balance was approximately $4,400,000 and $0, respectively, on the Revolving Credit Facility. As of September 30, 2019, there was approximately $10,600,000 available to borrow on the Revolving Credit Facility. Usage under the Revolving Credit Facility shall not exceed the sum of the following (the “Borrowing Base”):

THE SINGING MACHINE COMPANY, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2019

(Unaudited)

The Revolving Credit Facility includes the following sub-limits:

The Revolving Credit Facility must comply with the following quarterly financial covenants to avoid default:

As of September 30, 2019 the Company was in default on the Revolving Credit Facility due to non-compliance with the fixed charge coverage ratio in part due to the loss of margin and related expenses associated with the damaged goods received by one major customer in August, 2019. In November 2019, the Company entered into a Forbearance Agreement with PNC whereby PNC “forbears” taking action it would be entitled to under a default through March 31, 2020 and would continue forbearance actions provided the Company continued to meet compliance with certain conditions (See Note 2 – LIQUIDITY).

Absent the Forbearance Agreement interest on the Revolving Line of Credit is accrued at .75% per annum over PNC’s announced prime rate with an option for the Company to elect the 1, 2 or 3 month fully absorbed PNC LIBOR Rate plus 2.75% per annum with a default rate of 2% over the applicable rate. There is an unused facility fee equal to .375% per annum on the unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility which will be calculated on the basis of a 360 day year for the actual number of days elapsed and will be payable quarterly in arrears. During the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 the Company incurred interest expense of approximately $32,000 and $50,000, respectively, on amounts borrowed against the Revolving Credit Facility. During the six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company incurred interest expense of approximately $33,000 and $55,000, respectively on amounts borrowed against the Revolving Credit Facility. During the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company incurred an unused facility fee of approximately $14,000 and $8,000, respectively on the unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility. During the six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company incurred an unused facility fee of approximately $20,000 and $15,000, respectively on the unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility.

The Revolving Line of Credit is secured by first priority security interests in all of the named borrowers’ tangible and intangible assets as well as first priority security interests of 100% of member or ownership interests of any of its domestic existing or newly formed subsidiaries and first priority lien on up to 65% of the borrowers’ foreign subsidiary’s existing or subsequently formed or acquired foreign subsidiaries. The Revolving Credit Facility is also secured by a related-party debt subordination agreement with Starlight Marketing Development, Ltd. in the amount of approximately $803,000. Costs associated with renewal of the Revolving Credit Facility of approximately $40,000 were deferred and are being amortized over the term of the agreement. During the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company incurred amortization expense of approximately $3,000 associated with the amortization of deferred financing costs from the original Revolving Credit Facility. During the six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 the Company incurred amortization expense of approximately $7,000 associated with the amortization of deferred financing costs from the original Revolving Credit Facility.

Subordinated Related Party Debt

The subordination agreement was amended reducing the amount of related party subordinated debt to the remaining amount due of approximately $815,000. Provision has also been made to allow repayment of the remaining $815,000 in quarterly installments of $123,000 including interest accrued at 6% per annum commencing September 30, 2017 and ending on the debt maturity date of June 30, 2019. There are no provisions to continue accruing interest on the outstanding principal amount due as of June 30, 2019. Payments of $123,000 are only permitted upon receipt of the Company’s quarterly compliance certificate; the Company having met the mandatory pay-down of the Revolving Credit Facility to $1,000,000 and average excess availability for the prior 30 days (after subtraction of third party trade payables 30 days or more past due) of no less than $1,000,000 after giving effect to the payment. As part of the Conditions to Installment Payment of the subordinated debt, payments not made under this note that cannot be made as a result of the foregoing prohibition, including payments after the scheduled maturity date, shall not be deemed an Event of Default and can be made as soon as the Company is able to demonstrate that it meets the liquidity requirements defined above. Quarterly installment payments of $123,000 due on the last day of each fiscal quarter have not been made since September 2017 due to the Company not meeting these requirements; a payment of $123,000 which includes principal and interest, was made during the three and six months ended September 30, 2019. A payment of $25,000 was made in August 2019 with approximately $12,500 paying down the principal and approximately $12,500 paying interest due. During the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company incurred interest expense of approximately $0 and $7,000 respectively on the related party subordinated debt. During the six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company incurred interest expense of approximately $2,000 and $16,000, respectively on the related party subordinated debt. As of September 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019, the remaining amount due on the subordinated related party debt was approximately $803,000 and $815,000, respectively

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2019

(Unaudited)

Bank Term Note

The Company repaid the final $125,000 installment of a term loan with PNC which originated in fiscal year 2018.

NOTE 7 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

LEASES

Operating Leases

We have operating lease agreements for offices and a warehouse facility in Florida, California and Hong Kong expiring in various years through 2024.

We entered into an operating lease agreement, effective October 1, 2017, for the corporate headquarters located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where we lease approximately 6,500 square feet of office space. The lease expires on March 31, 2024. The base rent payment is approximately $8,800 per month, subject to annual adjustments.

We entered into an operating lease agreement, effective June 1, 2013, for 86,000 square feet of warehouse space in Ontario, California for our logistics operations. The lease expires on August 31, 2020 (original lease term of 87 months). The base rent payment is approximately $43,700 per month for the remaining term of the lease. The lease provides for a renewal option to extend the lease term for 5 years at the fair market value at the time of renewal.

We entered into an operating lease agreement, effective May 1, 2018, for 424 square feet of office space in Macau, Hong Kong. The rent is fixed at approximately $1,600 per month for the duration of the lease which expires on April 30, 2021. The lease provides for a renewal option to extend the lease.

Lease expense for our operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease terms.

Finance Leases

On May 25, 2018 and June 4, 2018, we entered into two long-term capital leasing arrangements with Wells Fargo Equipment Finance (“Wells Fargo”) to finance the leasing of two used forklift vehicles in the amount of approximately $44,000. The leases require monthly payments in the amount of $1,279 per month over a total lease term of 36 months which commenced on June 1, 2018. The agreement has an effective interest rate of 4.5% and the Company has the option to purchase the equipment at the end of the lease term for one dollar.