Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2021 September (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021
OR
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ____________ to ______________
Commission file number: 001-33216
SONOMA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
(Name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 68-0423298 |
(State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) | (I.R.S. Employer identification No.) |
645 Molly Lane, Suite 150 Woodstock, GA | 30189 |
(Address of principal executive offices | (Zip Code) |
(800) 759-9305
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class | Trading Symbol | Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered |
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value | SNOA | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) 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 ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:
Large accelerated Filer ☐ | Accelerated Filer ☐ |
Non-accelerated Filer ☒ | Smaller reporting company ☒ |
Emerging Growth Company ☐ |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, as of November 12, 2021, was
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SONOMA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Index
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. | Financial Statements |
SONOMA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share amounts)
September 30, 2021 | March 31, 2021 | |||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 8,392 | $ | 4,220 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net | 3,416 | 2,806 | ||||||
Inventories, net | 2,482 | 2,530 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 3,519 | 3,218 | ||||||
Current portion of deferred consideration, net of discount | 212 | 209 | ||||||
Total current assets | 18,021 | 12,983 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 337 | 360 | ||||||
Operating lease, right of use assets | 700 | 769 | ||||||
Deferred consideration, net of discount, less current portion | 694 | 763 | ||||||
Other assets | 76 | 112 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 19,828 | $ | 14,987 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 1,876 | $ | 1,769 | ||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 987 | 1,154 | ||||||
Deferred revenue | 100 | 267 | ||||||
Deferred revenue Invekra | 53 | 52 | ||||||
Current portion of debt – PPP | 587 | – | ||||||
Current portion of long-term debt | 199 | 596 | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities | 276 | 240 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 4,078 | 4,078 | ||||||
Long-term deferred revenue Invekra | 205 | 229 | ||||||
Long-term debt, less current portion – PPP | – | 1,310 | ||||||
Withholding tax payable | 3,661 | 3,478 | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities, less current portion | 424 | 529 | ||||||
Total liabilities | $ | 8,368 | $ | 9,624 | ||||
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 6) | – | – | ||||||
Stockholders’ Equity: | ||||||||
Series C Convertible preferred stock, $ | par value; shares authorized at September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021, shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021– | – | ||||||
Common stock, $ | par value; shares authorized September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021, and shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021, respectively (Note 9)3 | 2 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 196,438 | 189,217 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (180,475 | ) | (179,277 | ) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (4,506 | ) | (4,579 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders’ equity | 11,460 | 5,363 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 19,828 | $ | 14,987 |
The accompanying footnotes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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SONOMA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Six Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 3,744 | $ | 5,769 | $ | 7,428 | $ | 11,536 | ||||||||
Cost of revenues | 2,503 | 3,267 | 4,734 | 6,779 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit | 1,241 | 2,502 | 2,694 | 4,757 | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
Research and development | 10 | (85 | ) | 95 | 391 | |||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 2,195 | 2,418 | 4,468 | 4,862 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 2,205 | 2,333 | 4,563 | 5,253 | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) from operations | (964 | ) | 169 | (1,869 | ) | (496 | ) | |||||||||
Interest (expense) income, net | (4 | ) | 4 | (5 | ) | 4 | ||||||||||
Other (expense) income, net | 723 | (77 | ) | 531 | (197 | ) | ||||||||||
Gain on sale of assets | 150 | 55 | 150 | 132 | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations | (95 | ) | 151 | (1,193 | ) | (557 | ) | |||||||||
Income tax expense | (5 | ) | – | (5 | ) | – | ||||||||||
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (Note 4) | – | (31 | ) | – | 917 | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (100 | ) | $ | 120 | $ | (1,198 | ) | $ | 360 | ||||||
Net income (loss) per share: basic | ||||||||||||||||
Continuing operations | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | 0.08 | $ | (0.54 | ) | $ | (0.29 | ) | |||||
Discontinued operations | – | (0.02 | ) | – | 0.48 | |||||||||||
Total Basic Net income (loss) per share | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | 0.06 | $ | (0.54 | ) | $ | 0.19 | ||||||
Net income (loss) per share: diluted | ||||||||||||||||
Continuing operations | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | 0.07 | $ | (0.54 | ) | $ | (0.26 | ) | |||||
Discontinued operations | – | (0.01 | ) | – | 0.43 | |||||||||||
Total diluted net income (loss) per share | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | 0.06 | $ | (0.54 | ) | $ | 0.17 | ||||||
Weighted-average number of shares used in per common share calculations: basic | 2,344 | 2,008 | 2,219 | 1,924 | ||||||||||||
Weighted-average number of shares used in per common share calculations: diluted | 2,344 | 2,159 | 2,219 | 2,118 | ||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | ||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (100 | ) | $ | 120 | $ | (1,198 | ) | $ | 360 | ||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | (234 | ) | 188 | 73 | 355 | |||||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) | $ | (334 | ) | $ | 308 | $ | (1,125 | ) | $ | 715 |
The accompanying footnotes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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SONOMA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
| Six Months Ended September 30, | |||||||
2021 | 2020 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (1,198 | ) | $ | 360 | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 100 | 107 | ||||||
Forgiveness of PPP loan | (723 | ) | – | |||||
Stock-based compensation | 114 | 223 | ||||||
Gain on sale of assets | – | (770 | ) | |||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | (595 | ) | (705 | ) | ||||
Inventories | 60 | (1,386 | ) | |||||
Deferred consideration | 76 | 65 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (283 | ) | (273 | ) | ||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 76 | 330 | ||||||
Accounts payable | 99 | 706 | ||||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | (169 | ) | (860 | ) | ||||
Withholding tax payable | 184 | – | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities | (74 | ) | (343 | ) | ||||
Deferred revenue | (194 | ) | (102 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in operating activities | (2,527 | ) | (2,648 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
Purchases of property and equipment | (74 | ) | (97 | ) | ||||
Deposits | 36 | (38 | ) | |||||
Proceeds from sale of assets | – | 610 | ||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (38 | ) | 475 | |||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs | 6,892 | – | ||||||
Proceeds from exercise of common stock options and purchase warrants | 216 | 1,919 | ||||||
Proceeds from PPP loan | – | 1,310 | ||||||
Principal payments on long-term debt | (397 | ) | (432 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 6,711 | 2,797 | ||||||
Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents | 26 | 5 | ||||||
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 4,172 | 629 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 4,220 | 3,691 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 8,392 | $ | 4,320 | ||||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||||||
Cash paid for interest | $ | 8 | $ | 4 |
The accompanying footnotes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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SONOMA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
(In thousands, except share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Series C Convertible Preferred Stock ($0.0001 par Value) | Common Stock ($0.0001 par Value) | Additional Paid in | Accumulated | Accumulated Other Comprehensive | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Loss | Total | |||||||||||||||||
Balance March 31, 2021 | $ | 2,092,909 | $ | 2 | $ | 189,217 | $ | (179,277 | ) | $ | (4,579 | ) | $ | 5,363 | ||||||||||
Transaction costs related to ATM agreement offering | – | – | (10 | ) | (10 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Employee stock-based compensation expenses | – | – | 56 | 56 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Stock based compensation related to issuance of restricted common stock | – | – | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | – | – | 307 | 307 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | – | – | (1,098 | ) | (1,098 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2021 | $ | 2,092,909 | $ | 2 | $ | 189,266 | $ | (180,375 | ) | $ | (4,272 | ) | $ | 4,621 | ||||||||||
Issuance of common stock in connection with ATM, net of transaction costs | – | 855,500 | 1 | 6,901 | 6,902 | |||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock due to options exercises | – | 44,042 | 193 | 193 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock due to warrants exercises | – | 12,290 | 23 | 23 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Employee stock-based compensation expense | – | – | 52 | 52 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Stock based compensation related to issuance of restricted common stock | – | – | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | – | – | (234 | ) | (234 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | – | – | (100 | ) | (100 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2021 | $ | 3,004,741 | $ | 3 | $ | 196,438 | $ | (180,475 | ) | $ | (4,506 | ) | $ | 11,460 |
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SONOMA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
(In thousands, except share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Series
C Convertible Preferred Stock ($0.0001 par Value) | Common
Stock ($0.0001 par Value) | Additional Paid in | Accumulated | Accumulated Other Comprehensive | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Loss | Total | |||||||||||||||||
Balance March 31, 2020 | 1.55 | $ | 1,777,483 | $ | 2 | $ | 186,559 | $ | (172,246 | ) | $ | (5,610 | ) | $ | 8,705 | |||||||||
Stock based compensation related to common stock restricted stock grants | – | 3,086 | 18 | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Stock based compensation, net of forfeitures | – | – | 45 | 45 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock due to warrant exercises | – | 169,167 | 1,490 | 1,490 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of Series C convertible preferred stock into common stock | (1.55 | ) | 17,222 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | – | – | 167 | 167 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | – | – | 240 | 240 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2020 | $ | 1,966,958 | $ | 2 | $ | 188,112 | $ | (172,006 | ) | $ | (5,443 | ) | $ | 10,665 | ||||||||||
Stock based compensation, net of forfeitures | – | – | 160 | 160 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock due to options exercises | – | 74,451 | 429 | 429 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | – | – | 188 | 188 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | – | – | 120 | 120 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2020 | $ | 2,041,409 | $ | 2 | $ | 188,701 | $ | (171,886 | ) | $ | (5,255 | ) | $ | 11,562 |
The accompanying footnotes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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SONOMA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Note 1. | Organization and Recent Developments |
Organization
Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of California in April 1999 and was reincorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware in December 2006. The Company’s principal office was moved to Woodstock, Georgia from Petaluma, California in June 2020. The Company is a global healthcare leader for developing and producing stabilized hypochlorous acid (“HOCl”) products for a wide range of applications, including wound care, animal health care, eye care, oral care, nasal care, dermatological conditions and disinfectants. The Company’s products reduce infections, itch, pain, scarring and harmful inflammatory responses in a safe and effective manner. In-vitro and clinical studies of HOCl show it to have impressive antipruritic, antimicrobial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. The Company’s stabilized HOCl immediately relieves itch and pain, kills pathogens and breaks down biofilm, does not sting or irritate skin and oxygenates the cells in the area treated assisting the body in its natural healing process. The Company sells its products either directly or via partners in 54 countries worldwide.
Impact of Coronavirus
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic and recommended containment and mitigation measures worldwide. In an effort to mitigate the continued spread of the virus, federal, state and local governments, as well as certain private entities have mandated various restrictions, including travel restrictions, restrictions on public gatherings and quarantining of people who may have been exposed to the virus. As a result of these restrictions, together with a general fear of the impact on the global economy and financial markets, there is significant uncertainty surrounding the potential impact on the Company. As events are rapidly changing, the Company is unable to accurately predict the impact that the coronavirus will have on its business due to uncertainties including, but not limited to, the duration of quarantines and other travel restrictions within the U.S. and other affected countries, the ultimate geographical spread of the virus, the severity of the disease, the duration of the outbreak and the public’s response to the outbreak.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2021 and for the six months then ended have been prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and pursuant to the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and on the same basis as the Company prepares its annual audited consolidated financial statements. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2021, the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, the cash flows for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 and the condensed consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity for the six months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 are unaudited, but include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, which the Company considers necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position, operating results and cash flows for the periods presented. The results for the six months ended September 30, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the year ending March 31, 2022 or for any future interim period. The condensed consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2021 has been derived from audited consolidated financial statements. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2021, and notes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K, which was filed with the SEC on July 14, 2021.
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Note 2. | Liquidity and Financial Condition |
The Company reported a net loss of $100,000 and $1,198,000 for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021. At September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021, the Company’s accumulated deficit amounted to $180,475,000 and $179,277,000, respectively. The Company had working capital of $13,943,000 and $8,905,000 as of September 30, 2021, and March 31, 2021, respectively.
On June 24, 2020, the Company closed on an asset purchase agreement for the sale of its Micromed Laboratories division and testing facility, including all Micromed’s assets, such as testing equipment, certain office furniture and customer list, with Infinity Labs SD Inc. for an aggregate purchase price of $850,000. On the closing date, the Company received $610,000 in cash from this sale, which was adjusted for working capital, a credit of $100,000 for future testing services from Infinity over the next two years in lieu of cash, and $60,000 held in escrow for one year, subject to adjustment for certain indemnity claims or purchase price adjustments. Since July 2021, the escrow was received. The Company also retained its accounts receivables outstanding on the date of closing in the amount of approximately $81,000 and an insignificant amount of liabilities. As part of the transaction, Infinity also assumed the Petaluma lease for the office and lab space. The Company retained the warehouse space to store inventory and assets until September 30, 2020.
On May 1, 2020, the Company received loan proceeds in the amount of $1,310,000 under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), from Coastal States Bank in Atlanta, Georgia. The PPP, established as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, “CARES Act”, provides for loans to qualifying businesses for amounts up to 2.5 times of the average monthly payroll expenses of the qualifying business. The loans and accrued interest are forgivable after eight or 24 weeks as long as the Company uses the loan proceeds for eligible purposes, including payroll, benefits, rent and utilities, and maintains payroll levels. The amount of loan forgiveness will be reduced if the Company terminated employees or reduced salaries during the applicable period.
The unsecured loan, which is in the form of a note dated April 29, 2020, matures on April 29, 2022, and bears interest at a rate of 1% per annum, payable monthly commencing on May 1, 2021. The note may be prepaid at any time prior to maturity with no prepayment penalties. The Company has used a portion of the loan amount for eligible purposes, such as payroll expenses. On September 3, 2021, the Company received approval for forgiveness in the amount of $723,000.
On May 29, June 1 and 2, 2020, the Company received proceeds of $1,799,000 from the exercise of November 2018 common stock purchase warrants by several investors.
On July 30, 2021, the Company entered into an At The Market Offering Agreement with HC Wainwright & Co., LLC under which the Company may issue and sell shares of its common stock from time to time through HC Wainwright acting as sales agent. The Company will pay HC Wainwright a commission of 3% of the gross proceeds from the sale of any shares of common stock under the Agreement. During the quarter ended September 30, 2021, the Company sold 7,202,000 and net proceeds of $6,902,000 after deducting commissions and other offering expenses.
shares of common stock for gross proceeds of $
Since September 30, 2021, the Company sold 700,000 and net proceeds of $678,000 after deducting commissions and other offering expenses.
shares of common stock for gross proceeds of $
Management believes that the Company has access to additional capital resources through possible public or private equity offerings, debt financings, corporate collaborations, or other means; however, the Company cannot provide any assurance that other new financings will be available on commercially acceptable terms, if needed. If the economic climate in the U.S. deteriorates, the Company’s ability to raise additional capital could be negatively impacted. If the Company is unable to secure additional capital, it may be required to take additional measures to reduce costs in order to conserve its cash in amounts sufficient to sustain operations and meet its obligations. These measures could cause significant delays in the Company’s continued efforts to commercialize its products, which is critical to the realization of its business plan and the future operations of the Company. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that may be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
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Note 3. | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
Reclassification
Certain amounts in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the presentation of the current period financial statements. These reclassifications had no effect on the previously reported net loss.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent liabilities at the dates of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Significant estimates and assumptions include reserves and write-downs related to receivables and inventories, the recoverability of long-lived assets, the valuation allowance relating to the Company’s deferred tax assets, valuation of equity and derivative instruments, fair value allocation of assets sold to Invekra, Petagon, Microsafe and the estimated amortization periods of upfront product licensing fees received from customers. Periodically, the Company evaluates and adjusts estimates accordingly.
The Company computes basic net income (loss) per share by dividing net income per share available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period and excludes the effects of any potentially dilutive securities. Diluted earnings per share, if presented, would include the dilution that would occur upon the exercise or conversion of all potentially dilutive securities into common stock using the “treasury stock” and/or “if converted” methods as applicable.
Three Months Ended September 30, | Six Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except per share data) | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||
Numerator: | ||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations | $ | (100 | ) | $ | 151 | $ | (1,198 | ) | $ | (557 | ) | |||||
Income (loss) from discontinued operations | – | (31 | ) | – | 917 | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (100 | ) | $ | 120 | $ | (1,198 | ) | $ | 360 | ||||||
Denominator: | ||||||||||||||||
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding: basic | 2,344 | 2,008 | 2,219 | 1,924 | ||||||||||||
Dilutive effect of stock options | – | 149 | – | 192 | ||||||||||||
Dilutive effect of restricted stock | – | 2 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding: diluted | 2,344 | 2,159 | 2,219 | 2,118 | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) per share from continuing operations | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | 0.08 | $ | (0.54 | ) | $ | (0.29 | ) | |||||
Income (loss) per share from discontinued operations | – | (0.02 | ) | – | 0.48 | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) per share: basic | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | 0.06 | $ | (0.54 | ) | $ | 0.19 | ||||||
Income (loss) per share from continuing operations | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | 0.07 | $ | (0.54 | ) | $ | (0.26 | ) | |||||
Income (loss) per share from discontinued operations | – | (0.01 | ) | – | 0.43 | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) per share: diluted | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | 0.06 | $ | (0.54 | ) | $ | 0.17 |
The computation of basic loss per share for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021, and 2020 excludes the potentially dilutive securities summarized in the table below because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
Three Months Ended September 30, | Six Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||
Stock options | 207 | 65 | 207 | 75 | ||||||||||||
Restricted stock | – | 2 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||
Warrants | 106 | 150 | 106 | 150 | ||||||||||||
Common stock units (1) | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | ||||||||||||
359 | 263 | 359 | 273 |
(1) | Consists of 30,668 restricted stock units and warrants to purchase 15,332 shares of common stock |
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Revenue Recognition
On April 1, 2018, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”), "Revenue from Contracts with Customers Topic 606” (“Topic 606”) using the modified retrospective method. There was no material impact to the Company upon the adoption of Topic 606. Revenue is recognized when the Company transfers promised goods or services to the customer, in an amount that reflects the consideration which the Company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. In determining the appropriate amount of revenue to be recognized as the Company fulfills its obligations under the agreement, the Company performs the following steps: (i) identification of the promised goods or services in the contract; (ii) determination of whether the promised goods or services are performance obligations, including whether they are distinct in the context of the contract; (iii) measurement of the transaction price, including the constraint on variable consideration; (iv) allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations; and (v) recognition of revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies each performance obligation. The Company only applies the five-step model to contracts when it is probable that it will collect the consideration it is entitled to in exchange for the goods or services it transfers to the customer.
The Company derives the majority of its revenue through sales of its products directly to end users and to distributors. The Company also sells products to a customer base, including hospitals, medical centers, doctors, pharmacies, distributors and wholesalers. The Company also has entered into agreements to license its technology and products. The Company also provides regulatory compliance testing and quality assurance services to medical device and pharmaceutical companies.
The Company considers customer purchase orders, which in some cases are governed by master sales agreements, to be the contracts with a customer. For each contract, the Company considers the promise to transfer products, each of which are distinct, to be the identified performance obligations. In determining the transaction price, the Company evaluates whether the price is subject to refund or adjustment to determine the net consideration to which it expects to be entitled.
For all of its sales to non-consignment distribution channels, revenue is recognized when control of the product is transferred to the customer (i.e. when its performance obligation is satisfied), which typically occurs when title passes to the customer upon shipment but could occur when the customer receives the product based on the terms of the agreement with the customer. For product sales to its value-added resellers, non-stocking distributors and end-user customers, the Company grants return privileges to its customers, and because the Company has a long history with its customers, the Company is able to estimate the amount of product that will be returned. Sales incentives and other programs that the Company may make available to these customers are considered to be a form of variable consideration, and the Company maintains estimated accruals and allowances using the expected value method.
The Company has entered into consignment arrangements, in which goods are left in the possession of another party to sell. As products are sold from the customer to third parties, the Company recognizes revenue based on a variable percentage of a fixed price. Revenue recognized varies depending on whether a patient is covered by insurance or is not covered by insurance. In addition, the Company may incur a revenue deduction related to the use of the Company’s rebate program.
Sales to stocking distributors are made under terms with fixed pricing and limited rights of return (known as “stock rotation”) of the Company’s products held in their inventory. Revenue from sales to distributors is recognized upon the transfer of control to the distributor.
The Company assessed the promised goods and services in the technical support to Invekra for a ten-year period as being a distinct service that Invekra can benefit from on its own and is separately identifiable from any other promises within the contract. Given that the distinct service is not substantially the same as other goods and services within the Invekra contract, the Company accounted for the distinct service as a performance obligation.
Disaggregation of Revenue
The following table presents the Company’s disaggregated revenues by revenue source:
(In thousands) | Three Months Ended September 30, | Six Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||
Product | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||
Human Care | 2,591 | 4,776 | 5,186 | 10,094 | ||||||||||||
Animal Care | 1,005 | 951 | 1,937 | 1,388 | ||||||||||||
Service and Royalty | 148 | 42 | 305 | 54 | ||||||||||||
3,744 | 5,769 | 7,428 | 11,536 |
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Accounts Receivable
Trade accounts receivable are recorded net of allowances for cash discounts for prompt payment, doubtful accounts, and sales returns. Estimates for cash discounts and sales returns are based on analysis of contractual terms and historical trends.
The Company’s policy is to reserve for uncollectible accounts based on its best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in its existing accounts receivable. The Company periodically reviews its accounts receivable to determine whether an allowance for doubtful accounts is necessary based on an analysis of past due accounts and other factors that may indicate that the realization of an account may be in doubt. Other factors that the Company considers include its existing contractual obligations, historical payment patterns of its customers and individual customer circumstances, an analysis of days sales outstanding by customer and geographic region, and a review of the local economic environment and its potential impact on government funding and reimbursement practices. Account balances deemed to be uncollectible are charged to the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. The allowance for doubtful accounts represents probable credit losses of $112,000 and $125,000 at September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021, respectively. Additionally, at September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021 the Company has allowances of $1,502,000 and $1,488,000, respectively, related to potential discounts, returns, distributor fees and rebates. The allowances are included in accounts receivable, net in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, cost being determined on a standard cost basis (which approximates actual cost on a first-in, first-out basis), or net realizable value.
Due to changing market conditions, estimated future requirements, age of the inventories on hand and production of new products, the Company regularly reviews inventory quantities on hand and records a provision to write down excess and obsolete inventory to its estimated net realizable value. The Company recorded a provision to reduce the carrying amounts of inventories to their net realizable value in the amount of $224,000 and $223,000 at September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021, respectively, which is included in cost of product revenues on the Company’s accompanying condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).
Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated subsequent events or transactions occurring through the date the condensed consolidated financial statements were issued. (See Note 13)
Recent Accounting Standards
Accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB, the SEC or other standard setting bodies that do not require adoption until a future date are not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements upon adoption.
Note 4. | Discontinued Operations: Sale of Assets to Infinity Labs SD, Inc. |
On June 24, 2020, the Company closed on an asset purchase agreement for the sale of its Micromed Laboratories division and testing facility, including all of Micromed’s assets, such as testing equipment, certain office furniture and customer list, with Infinity Labs SD Inc. (“Infinity”) for an aggregate purchase price of $850,000. On the closing date, the Company received $610,000 in cash from this sale which was adjusted for working capital, a credit of $100,000 for future testing services from Infinity over the next two years in lieu of cash, and $60,000 held in escrow for one year, subject to adjustment for certain indemnity claims or purchase price adjustments. Since July 2021, the escrow was received. The Company also retained its accounts receivables outstanding on the date of closing in the amount of approximately $81,000 and an insignificant amount of liabilities. As part of the transaction, Infinity also assumed the Petaluma lease for the office and lab space. The Company retained the warehouse space to store inventory and assets until September 30, 2020.
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Accounting for the disposition
For accounting purposes, the Company determined that there was only one discrete component of the sale to Infinity. This component was the customer base and related services to be provided.
Component of Sale | Methodology to Estimate Selling Price |
Customer Base | Based upon revenues expected from a market participant to provide technical services at expected service levels |
The Company determined an arm’s length selling price for each component of the sale and then allocated the net proceeds received to the components on a relative selling price basis. The Company estimated the selling prices of each component as described below:
Proceeds were allocated to the components of the sale based upon their relative selling prices are as follows:
Customer base | $ | 850,000 | |
Less: Funds remaining in escrow | (60,000 | ) | |
Less: Services due from buyer | (100,000 | ) | |
Less: Working capital adjustment | (80,000 | ) | |
Total proceeds | $ | 610,000 |
Discontinued operations
During the three months ended June 30, 2020, our Board of Directors approved the sale of certain assets related to our Micromed business. On June 24, 2020, we closed on an asset purchase agreement with Infinity Labs SD, Inc. We decided to divest our Micromed business, resulting in a strategic shift that had a major effect on our operations and financial results. Therefore, the divested Micromed operations meet the criteria to be reported as discontinued operations.
There were no assets and liabilities of discontinued operations on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2021, and March 31, 2021.
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax for the three months ended September 30, 2021, and 2020 includes $0 and $(31,000), respectively, of gross profit reclassified from continuing operations to discontinued operations during the periods. Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax for the six months ended September 30, 2021, and 2020 includes $0 and $122,000, respectively, of gross profit reclassified from continuing operations to discontinued operations during the periods.
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations for the six months ended September 30, 2020, includes $795,000 of gain primarily from the value of the customer base of Micromed.
The operations of the Micromed business included in discontinued operations is summarized as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30, | Six Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | – | $ | 2,000 | $ | – | $ | 214,000 | ||||||||
Cost of revenues | – | – | – | 53,000 | ||||||||||||
Selling general and administrative expenses | – | 33,000 | – | 39,000 | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before tax | – | (31,000 | ) | – | 122,000 | |||||||||||
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations before income taxes | – | – | – | 795,000 | ||||||||||||
Total income (loss) from discontinued operations, before tax | – | (31,000 | ) | – | 917,000 | |||||||||||
Income tax benefit (expense) | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax | $ | – | $ | (31,000 | ) | $ | – | $ | 917,000 |
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Note 5. | Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet |
Inventories, net
Inventories, net consist of the following:
September 30, | March 31, | |||||||
2021 | 2021 | |||||||
Raw materials | $ | 1,709,000 | $ | 1,670,000 | ||||
Finished goods | 773,000 | 860,000 | ||||||
Inventories, net | $ | 2,482,000 | $ | 2,530,000 |
The Company reserved $224,000 and $223,000 for obsolescence at September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021, respectively.
Leases
The Company's operating leases are comprised primarily of operating facility leases. The Company did not have any finance leases as of September 30, 2021, and March 31, 2021. Balance sheet information related to our leases is presented below:
September 30, | March 31, | |||||||
2021 | 2021 | |||||||
Operating leases: | ||||||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | $ | 700,000 | $ | 769,000 | ||||
Operating lease liabilities – current | 276,000 | 240,000 | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities – non- current | 424,000 | 529,000 |
Other information related to operating leases is presented below:
Six Months Ended September 30, 2021 | |||
Operating lease cost | 185,000 | ||
Other information: | |||
Operating cash flows from operating leases | 76,000 | ||
Weighted-average remaining lease term – operating leases (in months) | 31.90 | ||
Weighted-average discount rate – operating leases | 6.00% |
As of September 30, 2021, the annual minimum lease payments of our operating lease liabilities were as follows:
For Years Ending March 31, | |||
2022 (excluding the six months ended September 30, 2021) | $ | 165,000 | |
2023 | 295,000 | ||
2024 | 208,000 | ||
2025 | 103,000 | ||
2026 | 14,000 | ||
Thereafter | – | ||
Total future minimum lease payments, undiscounted | 785,000 | ||
Less: imputed interest | (85,000 | ) | |
Present value of future minimum lease payments | $ | 700,000 |
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Note 6. | Commitments and Contingencies |
Legal Matters
The Company may be involved in legal matters arising in the ordinary course of business including matters involving proprietary technology. While management believes that such matters are currently insignificant, matters arising in the ordinary course of business for which the Company is or could become involved in litigation may have a material adverse effect on its business and financial condition of comprehensive loss.
Employment Agreements
As of September 30, 2021, the Company had employment agreements in place with three of its key executives. These executive employment agreements provide, among other things, for the payment of up to twelve months of severance compensation for terminations under certain circumstances. With respect to these agreements, at September 30, 2021, aggregated annual salaries would be $775,000 and potential severance payments to these key executives would be $775,000 if triggered.
Related Party Transactions
Effective September 25, 2019, Ms. Trombly was appointed the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Ms. Trombly is the owner of Trombly Business Law, PC which has been retained by the Company to advise on certain corporate and securities law matters. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, and 2020, the Company incurred $54,000 and $51,000, respectively, in legal services from Trombly Business Law, PC. During the six months ended September 30, 2021, and 2020, the Company incurred $106,000 and $114,000, respectively in legal services from Trombly Business Law, PC.
Note 7. | Debt |
On May 1, 2020, the Company received loan proceeds in the amount of $1,310,000 under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), from Coastal States Bank in Atlanta, Georgia. The PPP, established as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, “CARES Act”, provides for loans to qualifying businesses for amounts up to 2.5 times of the average monthly payroll expenses of the qualifying business. The loans and accrued interest are forgivable after eight or 24 weeks as long as the Company uses the loan proceeds for eligible purposes, including payroll, benefits, rent and utilities, and maintains payroll levels. The amount of loan forgiveness will be reduced if the Company terminates employees or reduce salaries during the applicable period.
The unsecured loan, which is in the form of a note dated April 29, 2020, matures on April 29, 2022, and bears interest at a rate of 1% per annum, payable monthly commencing on November 29, 2020. The note may be prepaid at any time prior to maturity with no prepayment penalties. The Company used the loan amount for eligible purposes, such as payroll expenses. On September 3, 2021, The Company received approval for forgiveness in the amount of $723,000.
Note 8. | Stockholders’ Equity |
Authorized Capital
The Company is authorized to issue up to
shares of common stock with a par value of $ per share and shares of convertible preferred stock with a par value of $ per share.
At The Market Issuance of Common Stock
On July 30, 2021, the Company entered into an At The Market Offering Agreement with HC Wainwright & Co., LLC under which the Company may issue and sell shares of its common stock from time to time through HC Wainwright acting as sales agent. The Company will pay HC Wainwright a commission of 3% of the gross proceeds from the sale of any shares of common stock under the Agreement. During the quarter ended September 30, 2021, the Company sold 6,902,000 after deducting commissions and other offering expenses.
shares of common stock for gross proceeds of $7,202,000 and net proceeds of $
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Note 9. | Stock-Based Compensation |
Stock-based compensation expense is as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30, | Six Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||
Cost of revenues | $ | – | $ | (6 | ) | $ | – | $ | (27 | ) | ||||||
Research and development | – | 40 | – | 26 | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 55 | 126 | 114 | 224 | ||||||||||||
Total stock-based compensation | $ | 55 | $ | 160 | $ | 114 | $ | 223 |
At September 30, 2021, there were unrecognized compensation costs of $
related to stock options which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average amortization period of years.
At September 30, 2021, there were no unrecognized compensation costs related to restricted stock.
Stock options award activity is as follows:
Number of Shares | Weighted- Average Exercise Price | Weighted- Average Contractual Term | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |||||||||||||
Outstanding at April 1, 2021 | 267,569 | $ | 25.16 | – | ||||||||||||
Options granted | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||
Options exercised | (44,042 | ) | 4.38 | – | 154,597 | |||||||||||
Options forfeited | (3,500 | ) | 8.03 | – | – | |||||||||||
Options expired | (13,268 | ) | 87.48 | – | – | |||||||||||
Outstanding at September 30, 2021 | 206,759 | $ | 25.88 | $ | 52,023 | |||||||||||
Exercisable at September 30, 2021 | 86,928 | $ | 50.48 | $ | 52,023 |
The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options is calculated as the difference between the exercise price of the underlying stock options and the fair value of the Company’s common stock, or $
per share at September 30, 2021.
Restricted stock award activity is as follows:
Number of Shares | Weighted Average Award Date Fair Value per Share | |||||||
Unvested restricted stock awards outstanding at April 1, 2021 | 833 | $ | 13.68 | |||||
Restricted stock awards granted | – | – | ||||||
Restricted stock awards vested | 833 | 13.68 | ||||||
Restricted stock awards forfeited | – | – | ||||||
Unvested restricted stock awards outstanding at September 30, 2021 | – | $ | – |
The Company did not capitalize any cost associated with stock-based compensation.
The Company issues new shares of common stock upon exercise of stock options or release of restricted stock awards.
The Company issues new shares of common stock upon exercise of stock-based awards.
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Note 10. | Income Taxes |
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and net operating loss and credit carryforwards using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to impact taxable income. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amounts expected to be realized.
The Company only recognizes tax benefits from an uncertain tax position 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 tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate resolution. To date, the Company has not recognized such tax benefits in its consolidated financial statements.
The Company does not have any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible the total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits will increase or decrease within twelve months of September 30, 2021. The unrecognized tax benefits may increase or change during the next year for items that arise in the ordinary course of business.
Note 11. | Geographic Information |
The Company generates revenues from products, which are sold into the human and animal healthcare markets.
The following table shows the Company’s revenues by geographic region:
Three Months Ended September 30, | Six Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||
United States | $ | 1,347 | $ | 1,984 | $ | 2,939 | $ | 3,605 | ||||||||
Latin America | 518 | 2,024 | 1,083 | 4,350 | ||||||||||||
Europe and Rest of the World | 1,879 | 1,761 | 3,406 | 3,581 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 3,744 | $ | 5,769 | $ | 7,428 | $ | 11,536 |
Note 12. | Significant Customer Concentrations |
For the three months ended September 30, 2021, one customer represented 24%, another customer represented 14% of net revenue. For the six months ended September 30, 2021, one customer represented 23% of net revenue, and another customer represented 15% of net revenue. For the six months ended September 30, 2021, one customer represented greater than 10% of accounts receivable.
For the three months ended September 30, 2020, one customer represented 35%, and another customer represented 13% of net revenue. For the six months ended September 30, 2020, one customer represented 37% of net revenue.
Note 13. | Subsequent Events |
At-The-Market Offering Agreement
Since September 30, 2021, the Company sold 94,600 shares of common stock for gross proceeds of $700,000 and net proceeds of $678,000 after deducting commissions and other offering expenses on the At-the-Market facility with HC Wainwright.
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Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes to those statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as of September 30, 2021 and our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2021 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 14, 2021.
This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this report, the words “anticipate,” “suggest,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continue,” “ongoing,” “potential,” “expect,” “predict,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “proposal,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to the risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K including: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the overall economy and our results of operations; our ability to become profitable; the impact of changes to reimbursement levels from third-party payors or increased pricing pressure due to rebates; our ability to manage our accounts receivable; the impact of seasonality on our sales; the progress and timing of our development programs and regulatory approvals for our products; the benefits and effectiveness of our products; the ability of our products to meet existing or future regulatory standards; the progress and timing of clinical trials and physician studies; our expectations and capabilities relating to the sales and marketing of our current products and our product candidates; our ability to gain sufficient reimbursement from third-party payors; our ability to compete with other companies that are developing or selling products that are competitive with our products; the establishment of strategic partnerships for the development or sale of products; the risk our research and development efforts do not lead to new products; the timing of commercializing our products; our ability to penetrate markets through our sales force, distribution network, and strategic business partners to gain a foothold in the market and generate attractive margins; the ability to attain specified revenue goals within a specified time frame, if at all, or to reduce costs; the outcome of discussions with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, and other regulatory agencies; the content and timing of submissions to, and decisions made by, the FDA and other regulatory agencies, including demonstrating to the satisfaction of the FDA the safety and efficacy of our products; our ability to manufacture sufficient amounts of our products for commercialization activities; our ability to protect our intellectual property and operate our business without infringing on the intellectual property of others; our ability to continue to expand our intellectual property portfolio; the risk we may need to indemnify our distributors or other third parties; risks attendant with conducting a significant portion of our business outside the United States; our ability to comply with complex federal and state fraud and abuse laws, including state and federal anti-kickback laws; risks associated with changes to health care laws; our ability to attract and retain qualified directors, officers and employees; our expectations relating to the concentration of our revenue from international sales; our ability to expand to and commercialize products in markets outside the wound care market; our ability to protect our information technology and infrastructure; and the impact of any future changes in accounting regulations or practices in general with respect to public companies. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law.
Our Business
We are a global healthcare leader for developing and producing stabilized hypochlorous acid, or HOCl, products for a wide range of applications, including wound care, animal health care, eye care, oral care, disinfectant use and dermatological conditions. Our products reduce infections, itch, pain, scarring and harmful inflammatory responses in a safe and effective manner. In-vitro and clinical studies of HOCl show it to have impressive antipruritic, antimicrobial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. Our stabilized HOCl immediately relieves itch and pain, kills pathogens and breaks down biofilm, does not sting or irritate skin and oxygenates the cells in the area treated assisting the body in its natural healing process. We sell our products either directly or via partners in 54 countries worldwide.
Business Channels
Our core market differentiation is based on being the leading developer and producer of stabilized hypochlorous acid, or HOCl, solutions. Unlike many of our competitors, we have been in business for over 20 years and in that time, we have developed significant scientific knowledge of how best to develop and manufacture HOCl products backed by decades of studies and data collection. HOCl is known to be among the safest and most-effective ways to relieve itch, inflammation and burns while stimulating natural healing through increased oxygenation and eliminating persistent microorganisms and biofilms.
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We sell our products into many markets both in the U.S. and internationally. In international markets, we ship products to 54 countries. Our core strategy is to work with partners both in the United States and around the world to market and distribute our products. In some cases, we market and sell our own products.
Dermatology
Sonoma Dermatology has developed unique, differentiated, prescription-strength and safe dermatologic products that support paths to healing among various key dermatologic conditions. Our products are primarily targeted at the treatment of acne, the management of scars and atopic dermatitis. We are strategically focused on introducing innovative new products that are supported by human clinical data with applications that address specific dermatological procedures currently in demand. In addition, we look for markets where we can provide effective product line extensions and pricing to new product families.
In the United States, we partnered with EMC Pharma, LLC in March 2021 to sell our prescription products for an initial term of five years, subject to meeting minimum purchase and other requirements. Pursuant to our agreement with EMC Pharma, we manufacture products for EMC Pharma and EMC Pharma markets, sell and distribute them to patients and customers.
On September 28, 2021, we launched a new product direct to consumers on Amazon.com, Regenacyn® Advanced Scar Gel, which is clinically proven to improve the overall appearance of scars while reducing pain, itch, redness, and inflammation. Additionally, on the same day, we launched Regenacyn® Plus, a prescription-strength scar gel which is available as an office-dispense product through physician offices.
We sell dermatology products in Europe, Asia, and Brazil through a distributor network. In these international markets, we have a network of partners, ranging from country specific distributors to large pharmaceutical companies to full-service sales and marketing companies. We work with our international partners to create products they can market in their home country. Some products we develop and manufacture are private label while others use branding we have already developed. We have created or co-developed a wide range of products for international markets using our core HOCl technology.
First Aid and Wound Care
In the United States, we sell our wound care products directly to hospitals, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare practitioners. In March 2021, we granted EMC Pharma the non-exclusive right to sell wound care products to certain governmental entities.
To respond to market demand for our HOCl technology-based products, we launched our first direct to consumer over the counter product in the United States in February 2021. Microcyn® OTC Wound and Skin Cleanser is formulated for home use without prescription to help manage and cleanse wounds, minor cuts, and burns, including sunburns and other skin irritations. Microcyn® OTC Wound and Skin Cleanser is available without prescription through Sonoma’s online store. It is also available as a prescription product through physicians.
In Europe, we rely on agreements with country-specific distributors for the sale of our wound care products under a variety of brand names into 27 countries, including Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, Greece, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Spain, Norway, Switzerland, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, the Slovak Republic, Finland, Denmark, Montenegro and Serbia.
In March 2021, we received approval to market and use our HOCl products as biocides under Article 95 of the European Biocidal Products Regulation in France, Germany, and Portugal. The approval applies to our products MucoClyns™ for human hygiene to be marketed and commercialized by us, MicrocynAH® for animal heath marketed and commercialized through our partner, Petagon Limited, and Microsafe for disinfectant use to be marketed and commercialized through our partner, MicroSafe Group Dubai.
Our HOCl-based wound care products are intended for the treatment of acute and chronic wounds as well as first-and second-degree burns. Their primary mode of action involves the mechanical removal of cellular debris, senescent cells, necrotic tissue, and foreign material from the skin and wound surface using a moistened dressing along with irrigation. Removal of these materials through these actions is known to decrease infection rates and improve wound healing. The secondary mode of action is a function of the antimicrobial properties of HOCl and its salt, hypochlorite. These ancillary medicinal substances which are present in very low, non-toxic amounts, assist in the removal of microorganisms. Since HOCl is an important constituent of our innate immune system and is formed and released by the macrophages during phagocytosis, it is advantageous to other wound-irrigation and antiseptic solutions as highly organized cell structures such as human tissue can tolerate the action of our wound care solution while single-celled microorganisms cannot. Due to its unique chemistry, our wound treatment solution is much more stable than similar products on the market and therefore maintains much higher levels of hypochlorous acid over its shelf life.
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Oral, Nasal and Eye Care
Our product Acuicyn™ is an antimicrobial prescription solution for the treatment of blepharitis and the daily hygiene of eyelids and lashes and helps manage red, itchy, crusty and inflamed eyes. It is strong enough to kill the bacteria that causes discomfort, fast enough to provide near instant relief, and gentle enough to use as often as needed. In the United States, our partner EMC Pharma is selling our prescription-based eye care product through its distribution network.
On September 28, 2021, we launched Ocucyn Eyelid & Eyelash Cleanser, which is sold directly to consumers on Amazon.com. Ocucyn Eyelid & Eyelash Cleanser, designed for everyday use, is a safe, gentle, and effective solution for good eyelid & eyelash hygiene.
On May 19, 2020, we entered into a new license and distribution agreement with our existing partner, Brill International S.L. for our Microdacyn60® Eye Care HOCl-based product. Under the new license and distribution agreement, Brill has the right to market and distribute our eye care product under the private label Ocudox™ in Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal, France, and the United Kingdom for a period of 10 years, subject to meeting annual minimum sales quantities. In return, Brill will pay us a one-time fee, and the agreed upon supply prices. Previously, under the old license and distribution agreement dated August 1, 2018, Brill marketed our eye care product only in Spain and Portugal. In parts of Asia, Dyamed Biotech markets our eye product under the private label Ocucyn.
In the United States, on December 14, 2020, we partnered with Gabriel Science, LLC to market our HOCl-based products in the dental, head and neck markets and launched Endocyn®, a biocompatible root canal irrigant. Internationally, our product Microdacyn60® Oral Care treats mouth and throat infections and thrush. Microdacyn60 solution assists in reducing inflammation, pain, soothing cough relief and does not contain any harmful chemicals. It does not stain teeth, is non-irritating, non-sensitizing, has no contraindications and is ready for use with no mixing or dilution. In New Zealand and Australia, our partner Te Arai BioFarma Ltd. markets our oral product under their label Oracyn® Oral Care.
Our international nasal care product Sinudox™ based on our HOCl technology is a solution intended for nasal irrigation. Sinudox Hypotonic Nasal Hygiene clears and cleans a blocked nose, stuffy nose and sinuses by ancillary ingredients that may have a local antimicrobial effect. Sinudox is sold through Amazon in Europe. In New Zealand and Australia, our partner Te Arai markets our nasal product under their label Nasocyn® Nasal Care.
Animal Health Care
MicrocynAH® is a HOCl-based topical product that cleans, debrides and treats a wide spectrum of animal wounds and infections. It is intended for the safe and rapid treatment of a variety of animal afflictions including cuts, burns, lacerations, rashes, hot spots, rain rot, post-surgical sites, pink eye symptoms and wounds to the outer ear of any animal.
For our animal health products sold in the U.S. and Canada, we partnered with Manna Pro Products, LLC to bring relief to pets and peace of mind to their owners. Manna Pro distributes non-prescription products to national pet-store retail chains, farm animal specialty stores, in the United States and Canada, such as Chewy.com, PetSmart and Tractor Supply. Most recently, we expanded our animal health product offerings by adding a MicrocynAH line for felines at PetSmart.
For the Asian and European markets, on May 20, 2019, we partnered with Petagon, Limited, an international importer and distributor of quality pet food and products for an initial term of five years. We supply Petagon with all MicrocynAH products sold by Petagon. On August 3, 2020, Petagon received a license from the People’s Republic of China for the import of veterinary drug products manufactured by us. This is the highest classification Petagon and Sonoma can receive for animal health products in China.
Surface Disinfectants
In-vitro and clinical studies of HOCl show it to have impressive antipruritic, antimicrobial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. HOCl has been formulated as a disinfectant and sanitizer solution for our partner MicroSafe Group, Dubai, and is sold in numerous countries. It is designed to be used to spray in aerosol format, to areas and environments which are suspected to serve as a breeding ground for the spread of infectious disease, likely to result in epidemics or pandemics. The medical-grade surface disinfectant solution is used in hospitals worldwide to keep doctors and patients protected and safe. In May 2020, Nanocyn® Disinfectant & Sanitizer, received approval to be entered into the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods, or ARTG, as well as in Canada, for use against the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, or COVID-19. Nanocyn has also met the stringent environmental health and social/ethical criteria of Good Environmental Choice Australia, or GECA, becoming one of the very few eco-certified, all-natural disinfectant solutions in Australia.
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Through our partner Microsafe Group DMCC, Dubai, we sell hard surface disinfectant products into Europe, the Middle East and Australia. On July 31, 2020, we partnered with MicroSafe Group to seek regulatory approval in the United States to sell hard surface disinfectants in the United States. To date, we have not received such regulatory approval.
Additional Information
Investors and others should note that we announce material financial information using our company website (www.sonomapharma.com), our investor relations website (ir.sonomapharma.com), SEC filings, press releases, public conference calls and webcasts. The information on, or accessible through, our websites is not incorporated by reference in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Results of Continuing Operations
Comparison of the Three and Six Months Ended September 30, 2021, and 2020
Revenue
The following tables shows our consolidated revenue and revenue by geographic region for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021, and 2020:
Three Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | $ Change | % Change | ||||||||||||
United States | $ | 1,347 | $ | 1,984 | $ | (637 | ) | (32% | ) | |||||||
Latin America | 518 | 2,024 | (1,506 | ) | (74% | ) | ||||||||||
Europe and Rest of the World | 1,879 | 1,761 | 118 | 7% | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 3,744 | $ | 5,769 | $ | (2,025 | ) | (35% | ) |
Six Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | $ Change | % Change | ||||||||||||
United States | $ | 2,939 | $ | 3,605 | $ | (666 | ) | (18% | ) | |||||||
Latin America | 1,083 | 4,350 | (3,267 | ) | (75% | ) | ||||||||||
Europe and Rest of the World | 3,406 | 3,581 | (175 | ) | (5% | ) | ||||||||||
Total | $ | 7,428 | $ | 11,536 | $ | (4,108 | ) | (36% | ) |
The decrease in United States revenues for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the prior year of $637,000 and $666,000, respectively, was primarily the result of a decrease in dermatology revenue due to restructuring of our sales team in response to COVID-19 and, to a lesser extent, related to the transfer of sales of our prescription dermatology products to EMC Pharma. EMC is now managing sales and distribution for those products. As a result, we sell products to EMC for a lower cost than we realized from our own direct sales, however we have also eliminated the overhead of direct sales. Acute care product revenues were down slightly from the prior year. For the three months ended September 30, 2021, we saw a slight increase in U.S. animal care revenue versus the prior year of $133,000. For the six months ended September 30, 2021, animal care revenue increased approximately $600,000 versus the prior year.
As a result of the asset purchase agreement and arrangement we entered into on October 27, 2016, with Invekra, we were obligated to supply Invekra with product at a reduced price through October 27, 2020. We have continued to manufacture for Invekra in small amounts as overflow manufacturing. However, we now charge market prices for manufacturing since the contract ended. The decrease in Latin American revenues for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the prior year periods was the result of the Invekra revenue declining to $518,000 and $1,083,000 from $2,024,000 and $4,350,000, respectively.
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The increase in Europe and Rest of the World revenues for the three ended September 30, 2021, compared to the prior year was the result of increases in Asia partially offset by decreases in Europe and the Middle East. For the six months ended September 30, 2021, the decrease in Europe and Rest of the World revenues was the result of decreases in Europe and the Middle East partially offset by increases in Asia.
Cost of Revenue and Gross Profit
The cost of revenue and gross profit metrics are as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except for percentages) | 2021 | 2020 | Change | % Change | ||||||||||||
Cost of Revenue | $ | 2,503 | $ | 3,267 | $ | (764 | ) | (23% | ) | |||||||
Cost of Revenue as a % of Revenue | 67% | 57% | 10% | |||||||||||||
Gross Profit | $ | 1,241 | $ | 2,502 | $ | (1,261 | ) | (50% | ) | |||||||
Gross Profit as a % of Revenue | 33% | 43% | (10% | ) |
Six Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except for percentages) | 2021 | 2020 | Change | % Change | ||||||||||||
Cost of Revenue | $ | 4,734 | $ | 6,779 | $ | (2,045 | ) | (30% | ) | |||||||
Cost of Revenue as a % of Revenue | 64% | 59% | 5% | |||||||||||||
Gross Profit | $ | 2,694 | $ | 4,757 | $ | (2,063 | ) | (43% | ) | |||||||
Gross Profit as a % of Revenue | 36% | 41% | (5% | ) |
For the three and six months ended September 30, 2021, gross margins decreased by 10% and 5%, respectively from the same periods in 2020 as a result of the EMC Pharma transaction. We expect our revenue from our prescription dermatology products in the U.S. to decline because the transfer price that EMC Pharma, LLC pays is lower than the prices we received for these products when we sold them ourselves. We further expect to have significantly lower operating costs as the result of not having a direct sales force and the operational costs associated with servicing that revenue, as well as no longer providing rebates.
Research and Development Expense
The research and development metrics are as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except for percentages) | 2021 | 2020 | Change | % Change | ||||||||||||
Research and Development Expense | $ | 10 | $ | (85 | ) | $ | 95 | 112% | ||||||||
Research and Development Expense as a % of Revenue | 0.3% | (1% | ) | 1.3% |
Six Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except for percentages) | 2021 | 2020 | Change | % Change | ||||||||||||
Research and Development Expense | $ | 95 | $ | 391 | $ | (296 | ) | (76% | ) | |||||||
Research and Development Expense as a % of Revenue | 1% | 3% | (2% | ) |
For the three months ended September 30, 2021, research and development expenses of $10,000 increased by $95,000 from a $(85,000) credit balance of research and development expenses in the prior year due to true-up of expenses related to moving the Seattle facility. The decrease in research and development expenses of $296,000 for the six months ended September 2021 versus the prior year was the result of closing the Seattle facility and moving the R&D function to Mexico.
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Selling, General and Administrative Expense
The selling, general and administrative expense metrics are as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except for percentages) | 2021 | 2020 | Change | % Change | ||||||||||||
Selling, General and Administrative Expense | $ | 2,195 | $ | 2,418 | $ | (223 | ) | (9% | ) | |||||||
Selling, General and Administrative Expense as a % of Revenue | 59% | 42% | 17% |
Six Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except for percentages) | 2021 | 2020 | Change | % Change | ||||||||||||
Selling, General and Administrative Expense | $ | 4,468 | $ | 4,862 | $ | (394 | ) | (8% | ) | |||||||
Selling, General and Administrative Expense as a % of Revenue | 60% | 42% | 18% |
The decline in Selling, General and Administrative expense for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021, was $223,000 and $394,000, respectively, and the result the reduction in sales force related to the EMC Pharma transaction.
Interest (expense) income, net
Interest (expense) income, net for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021, was ($4,000) and ($5,000), respectively, compared to $4,000, for the three and six months ended September 30, 2020, respectively.
Other (Expense) Income, net
Other (expense) income for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021, was $723,000 and $531,000 respectively, compared to $(77,000) and $(197,000), respectively, for the three and six months ended September 30, 2020. The increase in other income relates primarily to the recognition of PPP Loan forgiveness in the amount of $723,000.
Gain on Sale of Assets
Gain on the sale of assets was $150,000 for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021, respectively, compared to $55,000 and $132,000, respectively, for the three and six months ended September 30, 2020. During the three months ended September 30, 2020, we sold fixed assets no longer needed after closing our Petaluma manufacturing facility and during the six months ended September 30, 2020, we also sold assets to Infinity along with our Micromed division. In September 2021, we recognized revenue related to the sale of asset to Microsafe previously held in deferred revenue.
Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations
Net losses from continuing operations for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021, was $100,000 and $1,198,000, respectively, compared to net income (loss) of $151,000 and $(557,000), respectively, for the three and six months ended September 30, 2020.
Results of Discontinued Operations
Comparison of Three and Six Months Ended September 30, 2021, and 2020
On June 24, 2020, we closed on an asset purchase agreement with Infinity Labs SD, Inc. We decided to divest our Micromed business, resulting in a strategic shift that had a major effect on our operations and financial results. Therefore, the divested Micromed operations meet the criteria to be reported as discontinued operations.
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The related assets, liabilities, results of operations and cash flows for our Micromed business are classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented.
The operations of the Micromed business included in discontinued operations is summarized as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30, | Six Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | – | $ | 2,000 | $ | – | $ | 214,000 | ||||||||
Cost of revenues | – | – | – | 53,000 | ||||||||||||
Selling general and administrative expenses | – | 33,000 | – | 39,000 | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before tax | – | (31,000 | ) | – | 122,000 | |||||||||||
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations before income taxes | – | – | – | 795,000 | ||||||||||||
Total income (loss) from discontinued operations, before tax | – | (31,000 | ) | – | 917,000 | |||||||||||
Income Tax benefit (expense) | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax | $ | – | $ | (31,000 | ) | $ | – | $ | 917,000 |
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations for the six months ended September 30, 2020, includes $795,000 of gain primarily from the value of the customer base of Micromed.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We reported a net loss of $100,000 and $1,198,000 for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021. At September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021, our accumulated deficit amounted to $180,475,000 and $179,277,000, respectively. As of September 30, 2021, we had cash and cash equivalents of $8,392,000 compared to $4,320,000 on September 30, 2020. Since our inception, substantially all of our operations have been financed through sales of equity securities. Other sources of financing that we have used to date include our revenues, as well as various loans and the sale of certain assets to Invekra, Petagon, Microsafe and Infinity Labs.
The following table presents a summary of our consolidated cash flows for operating, investing and financing activities for the six months ended September 30, 2021, and 2020 as well balances of cash and cash equivalents and working capital:
Six Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
(In thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used in): | ||||||||
Operating activities | $ | (2,527 | ) | $ | (2,648 | ) | ||
Investing activities | (38 | ) | 475 | |||||
Financing activities | 6,711 | 2,797 | ||||||
Effect of exchange rates on cash | 26 | 5 | ||||||
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 4,172 | 629 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period | $ | 4,220 | $ | 3,691 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period | $ | 8,392 | $ | 4,320 | ||||
Working capital (1) , end of period | $ | 13,943 | $ | 11,698 |
(1) | Defined as current assets minus current liabilities |
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Net cash used by operating activities during the six months ended September 30, 2021, was $2,527,000, primarily due to a net loss of $1,198,00, an increase in accounts receivable of $595,000 and forgiveness on PPP loans of $723,000.
Net cash used by operating activities during the six months ended September 30, 2020, was primarily due to an increase in inventories of $1,386,000, a decrease in accrued expenses of $860,000 and an increase in accounts receivables of $705,000 in the period. These uses were partially offset by net income of $360,000 and an increase in accounts payable of $706,000.
Net cash used by investing activities was $38,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2021, primarily related to Invekra deferred revenue, partially offset by purchases of equipment.
Net cash provided by investing activities for the six months ended September 30, 2020, was primarily related to the proceeds from the sale of our Micromed division of $610,000 partially offset by the purchase of equipment.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $6,711,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2021, primarily related to the proceeds from issuance of common stock of $6,892,000, and principal payments on long-term debt of $397,000.
Net cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended September 30, 2020, was primarily related to proceeds from the exercise of stock options and warrants of $1,919,000, and PPP loans of $1,310,000.
We expect revenues to fluctuate and may incur losses in the foreseeable future and may need to raise additional capital to pursue our product development initiatives, to penetrate markets for the sale of our products and continue as a going concern. We cannot provide any assurances that we will be able to raise additional capital.
Management believes that we have access to capital resources through possible public or private equity offerings, debt financings, corporate collaborations or other means; however, we cannot provide any assurance that new financing will be available on commercially acceptable terms, if at all. If the economic climate in the U.S. deteriorates, our ability to raise additional capital could be negatively impacted. If we are unable to secure additional capital, we may be required to take additional measures to reduce costs in order to conserve our cash in amounts sufficient to sustain operations and meet our obligations. These measures could cause significant delays in our continued efforts to commercialize our products, which is critical to the realization of our business plan and our future operations. These matters raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
Material Trends and Uncertainties
On March 26, 2021, we entered into an agreement with EMC Pharma, LLC for the exclusive right to manage, market and distribute Sonoma’s HOCl based prescription dermatology and eye care products in the United States for an initial term of five years, subject to extension. As a result of this arrangement, starting in the three months ended September 30, 2021, we expect our revenue from these products to decline because the transfer price that EMC Pharma, LLC pays will be lower than the prices we received for these products when we sold them ourselves. We further expect to have significantly lower operating costs as the result of not having a direct sales force and the operational costs associated with servicing that revenue, as well as no longer providing rebates. We expect the cost reductions to be greater than the decline in revenue and expect this transaction to improve our overall financial performance.
During the three months ended September 30, 2021, and 2020, revenue from sales to our Latin America partner Invekra amounted to approximately 14% and 35% of our revenues, respectively. During the six months ended September 30, 2021, and 2020, revenue from sales to our Latin America partner Invekra amounted to approximately 15% and 37% of our revenues, respectively. As previously disclosed, we had an agreement with Invekra that obligated us to provide manufacturing for Invekra at reduced prices close to our cost through October 27, 2020. Since that contract ended, we believe Invekra has established their own manufacturing however Invekra has continued to place overflow orders with us. These orders have been at a much lower volume than during the contract term ended October 27, 2020, but at a higher margin as we are no longer obligated to provide low-cost manufacturing. We may continue to sell product to Invekra at prices commensurate with the market. Invekra has remained as a significant customer even after the contract expired.
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As we have previously discussed in our annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on July 14, 2021, we face a substantial Mexico tax liability, intercompany debt, unpaid technical assistance charges and accrued interest. These amounts are not due until 2027. We have engaged tax professionals to review all options to limit our exposure to these amounts and to proceed in a manner that is most advantageous to the Company.
The potential impact to our business operations, customer demand and supply chain due to increased shipping costs may ultimately impact sales. We continue to evaluate our end-to-end supply chain and assess opportunities to refine its impact on sales.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent liabilities at the dates of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Significant estimates and assumptions include reserves and write-downs related to receivables and inventories, the recoverability of long-lived assets, the valuation allowance related to our deferred tax assets, valuation of equity and derivative instruments, debt discounts, valuation of investments and the estimated amortization periods of upfront product licensing fees received from customers.
Off-Balance Sheet Transactions
We currently have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future material effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk |
As a smaller reporting company, we are electing scaled disclosure reporting obligations and therefore are not required to provide the information required by this Item.
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures |
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, our management recognized that disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the disclosure controls and procedures are met. Accordingly, our disclosure controls and procedures have been designed to meet reasonable assurance standards. Additionally, in designing disclosure controls and procedures, our management was necessarily required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible disclosure controls and procedures. The design of any disclosure controls and procedures is also based in part upon 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.
We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of September 30, 2021. We concluded this because of the errors we found in the Form 10-Q filing from June 30, 2020, that were restated in our 10-Q/A that was filed on November 17, 2020. We also found an error on withholding taxes for our Mexico entity which resulted in a correction in our 10-K that was filed on July 14, 2021. We have determined that there were inadequate spreadsheet controls, a lack of separation of duties with preparation and review of the reported numbers, and inadequate analysis of revenue reporting among other things. We also determined that we had inadequate review of tax consequences of our intercompany transactions that was determined when we did a tax planning exercise with a tax consultant.
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Notwithstanding the material weaknesses, management believes the consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q present fairly, in all material respects, the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows at and for the periods presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Management’s Remediation Measures
Management, with oversight from the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company, is actively engaged in remediation efforts to address the material weaknesses identified in the management’s evaluation of internal controls and procedures. Management has taken a number of actions to remediate the material weaknesses described above, including the following:
· | Improved monitoring and risk assessment activities to address these control deficiencies. | |
· | Hired a new full time Chief Financial Officer in September 2020 and a new corporate controller in October 2020 to replace the transitionary staff in place while we moved our corporate offices from Petaluma, CA to Woodstock, GA. | |
· | Separated the preparation of the financial reports from review of the financial reports. | |
· | Implemented additional process-level controls over revenue recognition of new contracts. | |
· | Developed and delivered further internal controls training to individuals associated with these control deficiencies and enhance training provided to all personnel who have financial reporting or internal control responsibilities in these areas. The training will include a review of individual roles and responsibilities related to internal controls, proper oversight and reemphasize the importance of completing the control procedures. |
These improvements are targeted at strengthening the Company’s internal control over financial reporting and remediating the material weaknesses. We remain committed to an effective internal control environment and management believes that these actions and the improvements management expects to achieve as a result, will effectively remediate the material weaknesses. However, the material weaknesses in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting will not be considered remediated until the controls operate for a sufficient period of time and management has concluded, through testing that these controls operate effectively. As of the date of filing this Form 10-Q, management is in the process of testing and evaluating these additional controls to determine whether they are operating effectively.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Except as described above, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended September 30, 2021, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. The material weaknesses discussed above were subsequently identified and will result in future mitigation activities.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. | Legal Proceedings |
On occasion, we may be involved in legal matters arising in the ordinary course of our business including matters involving proprietary technology. While management believes that such matters are currently insignificant, matters arising in the ordinary course of business for which we are or could become involved in litigation may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or results of comprehensive loss.
Item 1A. | Risk Factors |
Other than the risks set forth below, there have been no material changes from risk factors previously disclosed in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, as filed with the SEC July 14, 2021.
We face difficulties in attracting and retaining employees and increases in labor and recruiting costs could materially adversely impact our business and results of operations.
Much like other businesses, we face labor market challenges and increased operating expenses as the constrained labor market impacted the availability and cost of labor resulting in higher wage rates and recruiting expenses. The extent and duration of the impact of these labor market challenges are subject to numerous factors, including the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, availability of qualified persons in the markets where we operate and unemployment levels within these markets, behavioral changes, prevailing wage rates and other benefits, health and other insurance costs, inflation, adoption of new or revised employment and labor laws and regulations (including increased minimum wage requirements) or government programs, safety levels of our operations, and our reputation within the labor market. These risks could impact our recruitment and retention of qualified employees and expenses and materially adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
Continued COVID-19 pandemic impacts on global supply chains and shipping expenses could materially adversely impact our business and results of operations.
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the global economy and disrupted global supply chains resulting in increased shipping expenses. While we do not face any difficulties in obtaining the raw materials for our HOCl products, increased shipping expenses for finished products that our customers pay could lead to higher prices for patients and consumers, and ultimately lower revenues. Additionally, we incur certain internal shipping expenses that result in higher operating expenses.
Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds |
On August 27, 2021, we issued 9,789 shares of common stock upon the cashless exercise of 21,137 warrants at a fair market value of $8.15 per share on August 19, 2021. The warrants had an exercise price of $4.375 per share.
We relied on the Section 4(a)(2) exemption from securities registration under the federal securities laws for transactions not involving any public offering. No advertising or general solicitation was employed in offering the securities. The securities were issued to an accredited investor. The securities were offered for investment purposes only and not for the purpose of resale or distribution. The transfer thereof was appropriately restricted by us.
Item 3. | Default Upon Senior Securities |
We did not default upon any senior securities during the quarter ended September 30, 2021.
Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures |
Not applicable.
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Item 5. | Other Information |
Since September 30, 2021, we sold 94,600 shares of common stock for gross proceeds of $700,000 and net proceeds of $678,000 after deducting commissions and other offering expenses under the At-the-Market facility with HC Wainwright acting as a sales agent.
Item 6. | Exhibits |
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. | Description |
3.1 | Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc., effective January 30, 2006 (included as exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed June 20, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference). |
3.2 | Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc., effective October 22, 2008 (included as exhibit A in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed July 21, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference). |
3.4 | Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc., as amended, effective March 29, 2013 (included as exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 22, 2013, and incorporated herein by reference). |
3.5 | Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc., as amended, effective December 4, 2014 (included as exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 8, 2014, and incorporated herein by reference). |
3.6 | Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc., as amended, effective October 22, 2015 (included as exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 27, 2015, and incorporated herein by reference). |
3.7 | Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc., as amended, effective June 24, 2016 (included as exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 28, 2016, and incorporated herein by reference). |
3.8 | Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc., as amended, effective December 6, 2016 (included as exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 7, 2016, and incorporated herein by reference). |
3.9 | Amended and Restated Bylaws, as amended, of Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc., effective December 6, 2016 (included as exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 7, 2016, and incorporated herein by reference). |
3.10 | Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series A 0% Convertible Preferred Stock, filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on April 24, 2012 (included as exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed April 25, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference). |
3.11 | Certificate of Designation of Series B Preferred Stock, effective October 18, 2016 (included as exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 21, 2016, and incorporated herein by references). |
3.12 | Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc., as amended, effective June 19, 2019 (included as exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 19, 2019, and incorporated herein by reference). |
4.1 | Specimen Common Stock Certificate (included as exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed June 28, 2017, and incorporated herein by reference). |
4.2 | Section 382 Rights Agreement, dated as of October 18, 2016, between Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. and Computershare Inc., which includes the Form of Certificate of Designation of Series B Preferred Stock as Exhibit A, the Form of Right Certificate as Exhibit B and the Summary of Rights to Purchase Preferred Stock as Exhibit C (included as exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 21, 2016, and incorporated herein by reference). |
4.3 | Form of Placement Agent Warrant granted to Dawson James Securities, Inc. in connection with the November 2019 public offering (included as exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 29, 2019, and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.1 | Form of Indemnification Agreement between Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. and its officers and directors (included as exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-135584), as amended, declared effective on January 24, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.2 | Office Lease Agreement, dated May 18, 2006, between Oculus Technologies of Mexico, S.A. de C.V. and Antonio Sergio Arturo Fernandez Valenzuela (translated from Spanish) (included as exhibit 10.10 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-135584), as amended, declared effective on January 24, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10.3 | Office Lease Agreement, dated July 2003, between Oculus Innovative Sciences, B.V. and Artikona Holding B.V. (translated from Dutch) (included as exhibit 10.11 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-135584), as amended, declared effective on January 24, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.4 | Form of Director Agreement (included as exhibit 10.20 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-135584), as amended, declared effective on January 24, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.5 | Amended and Restated Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. 2006 Stock Incentive Plan and related form stock option plan agreements (included as exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 2, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.6 | Amendment to Office Lease Agreement, effective February 15, 2008, by and between Oculus Innovative Sciences Netherlands B.V. and Artikona Holding B.V. (translated from Dutch) (included as exhibit 10.44 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed June 13, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.7 | Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. 2011 Stock Incentive Plan (included as exhibit A in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed July 29, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.8† | Exclusive Sales and Distribution Agreement, dated November 6, 2015, by and between Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. and Manna Pro Products, LLC (included as exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s 8-K filed March 23, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.9† | Asset Purchase Agreement dated October 27, 2016, between Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. and Invekra, S.A.P.I de C.V. (included as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 31, 2016, and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.10† | Amendment Agreement to Acquisition Option dated October 27, 2016, by and between More Pharma Corporation S. de R.L. de C.V. and Oculus Technologies of Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (included as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 31, 2016, and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.11 | 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (included as exhibit A in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed July 29, 2016, and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.12 | Securities Purchase Agreement entered into by and between Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Montreux Equity Partners V, L.P., dated March 1, 2018 (included as exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 6, 2018, and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.13† | Exclusive License and Distribution Agreement entered into by and between Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and EMS.S.A., dated June 4, 2018 (included as exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 5, 2018, and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.14 | Warrant Agency Agreement entered into by and among Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Computershare, Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., dated November 21, 2018 (included as exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 21, 2018, and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.15⸸+ | Asset Purchase Agreement dated May 14, 2019, between Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Petagon, Ltd. (included as exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 22, 2019, and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.16⸸+ | Asset Purchase Agreement dated February 21, 2020, between Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Microsafe Group, DMCC (included as exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 27, 2020, and incorporated herein by reference.) |
10.17⸸+ | License, Distribution and Supply Agreement by and between Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Brill International, S.L. dated May 19, 2020 (included as exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 26, 2020, and incorporated herein by reference.) |
10.18 | Consulting Agreement between the Company and Dr. Robert Northey, dated May 30, 2020. (included as exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 4, 2020, and incorporated herein by reference.) |
10.19⸸+ | Asset Purchase Agreement between the Company and Infinity Labs SD, Inc., dated June 24, 2020 (included as exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 30, 2020, and incorporated herein by reference.) |
10.20+ | Woodstock Lease Agreement between the Company and Fowler Crossing Partners, LP, dated October 1, 2018. |
10.21⸸ | Licensing Agreement between Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Microsafe Group, effective July 27, 2020 (included as exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 6, 2020, and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.22⸸ | Exclusive Licensing and Distribution Agreement between Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Crown Laboratories, Inc., effective December 4, 2020 (included as exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 10, 2020, and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.23⸸ | Licensing and Distribution Agreement between Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Gabriel Science, LLC, effective December 14, 2020 (included as exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 17, 2020, and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.24⸸ | Exclusive Supply and Distribution Agreement between the Company and EMC Pharma, LLC, dated March 26, 2021 (included as exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 31, 2021, and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.25 | Employment Agreement by and between the Company and Amy Trombly, dated July 1, 2021 (included as exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 6, 2021, and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.26 | Employment Agreement by and between the Company and Jerry Dvonch, dated July 1, 2021 (included as exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 6, 2021, and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.27 | Employment Agreement by and between the Company and Bruce Thornton, dated July 1, 2021 (included as exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 6, 2021, and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.28 | At-The-Market Offering Agreement, by and between the Company and H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC, dated July 30, 2021 (included as exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 30, 2021, and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.29 | 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (included as appendix on the Company’s proxy statement filed on July 29, 2021 and incorporated herein by reference). |
31.1* | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
31.2* | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
32.1* | Certification of Officers pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
101.INS* | Inline XBRL Instance Document. |
101.SCH* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema. |
101.CAL* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase. |
101.DEF* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase. |
101.LAB* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase. |
101.PRE* | InlineXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase. |
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). |
* | Filed herewith. |
† | Confidential treatment has been granted with respect to certain portions of this agreement. |
⸸ | Certain portions of the exhibit have been omitted to preserve the confidentiality of such information. The Company will furnish copies of any such information to the SEC upon request. |
+ | The schedules to the exhibit have been omitted from this filing pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. The Company will furnish copies of any such schedules to the SEC upon request. |
Copies of above exhibits not contained herein are available to any stockholder, upon payment of a reasonable per page fee, upon written request to: Chief Financial Officer, Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 645 Molly Lane, Suite 150, Woodstock, Georgia, 30189.
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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.
Date: November 15, 2021 | By: | /s/ Amy Trombly | |
Amy Trombly President and Chief Executive Officer, (Principal Executive Officer) |
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Date: November 15, 2021 | /s/ Jerome Dvonch | ||
Jerome Dvonch | |||
Chief Financial Officer | |||
(Principal Financial and Principal Accounting Officer) |
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