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VASO Corp - Quarter Report: 2013 September (Form 10-Q)

vaso10q-sept2013.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
 
 
FORM 10-Q


[X] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013

[   ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from _______________ to ______________

Commission File Number: 0-18105


VASOMEDICAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
11-2871434
(State or other jurisdiction of
(IRS Employer Identification Number)
incorporation or organization)
 

180 Linden Ave., Westbury, New York 11590
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s Telephone Number
(516) 997-4600
 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.     Yes x    No  o


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer.
 
Large Accelerated Filer  o
 Accelerated Filer o
 Non-Accelerated Filer  o
 Smaller Reporting Company x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yeso      No  x
 
Number of Shares Outstanding of Common Stock, $.001 Par Value, at November 8, 2013 – 155,433,747
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Vasomedical, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share data)
   
September 30, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
ASSETS
 
(unaudited)
       
CURRENT ASSETS
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 9,147     $ 11,469  
Short-term investments
    111       110  
Accounts and other receivables, net of an allowance for doubtful
               
accounts and commission adjustments of $2,606 at September 30,
               
2013 and $3,179 at December 31, 2012
    4,739       9,145  
Receivables due from related parties
    21       25  
Inventories, net
    2,054       2,166  
Financing receivables, net
    -       16  
Deferred commission expense
    1,959       2,480  
Deferred related party consulting expense
    -       85  
Other current assets
    374       220  
 Total current assets
    18,405       25,716  
                 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation of
               
$1,326 at September 30, 2013 and $1,161 at December 31, 2012
    418       473  
GOODWILL
    3,297       3,212  
OTHER ASSETS, net
    3,290       2,980  
    $ 25,410     $ 32,381  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
CURRENT LIABILITIES
               
Accounts payable
  $ 441     $ 342  
Accrued commissions
    1,591       2,337  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    3,970       4,627  
Sales tax payable
    164       177  
Deferred revenue - current portion
    7,684       10,580  
Deferred tax liability, net
    112       112  
Notes payable due to related party
    3       3  
Total current liabilities
    13,965       18,178  
                 
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
               
Deferred revenue
    5,043       5,022  
Other long-term liabilities
    366       171  
Total long-term liabilities
    5,409       5,193  
                 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE M)
               
                 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; nil shares
               
issued and outstanding at September 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012
    -       -  
Common stock, $.001 par value; 250,000,000 shares authorized;
               
164,695,382 and 162,917,996 shares issued at September 30, 2013 outstanding
         
and December 31, 2012, respectively; 155,759,952 and
               
162,917,996 shares outstanding at September 30, 2013 and
               
December 31, 2012, respectively
    165       163  
Additional paid-in capital
    61,441       61,229  
Accumulated deficit
    (54,065 )     (52,416 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    97       34  
Treasury stock, at cost, 8,935,430 and nil shares at September 30, 2013
and December 31, 2012, respectively
    (1,602 )     -  
Total stockholders’ equity
    6,036       9,010  
    $ 25,410     $ 32,381  
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
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Vasomedical, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
    Three months ended September 30,      
Nine months ended September 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
    2013    
2012
 
Revenues
                     
Equipment sales
  $ 1,353     $ 688     $ 3,320     $ 3,197  
Equipment rentals and services
    391       375       1,213       1,407  
Commissions
    5,862       4,659       18,262       14,858  
Total revenues
    7,606       5,722       22,795       19,462  
                                 
Cost of revenues
                               
Cost of sales, equipment
    381       282       1,015       1,304  
Cost of equipment rentals and services
    207       148       665       699  
Cost of commissions
    1,831       1,229       5,502       3,685  
Total cost of revenues
    2,419       1,659       7,182       5,688  
Gross profit
    5,187       4,063       15,613       13,774  
                                 
Operating expenses
                               
Selling, general and administrative
    5,507       6,591       16,843       17,256  
Research and development
    172       131       474       403  
Total operating expenses
    5,679       6,722       17,317       17,659  
Operating loss
    (492 )     (2,659     (1,704 )     (3,885 )
                                 
Other income (expense)
                               
Interest and other income (expense), net
    (63 )     93       20       120  
Amortization of deferred gain on
                               
sale-leaseback of building
    -       4       -       31  
Total other income (expense), net
    (63 )     97       20       151  
                                 
Loss before income taxes
    (555 )     (2,562     (1,684 )     (3,734 )
Income tax benefit (expense)
    91       44       35       (72 )
Net loss
    (464 )     (2,518     (1,649 )     (3,806 )
                                 
Other comprehensive income
                               
Foreign currency translation gain
    29       30       64       29  
Comprehensive loss
  $ (435 )   $ (2,488   $ (1,585 )   $ (3,777 )
                                 
Loss per common share
                               
- basic and diluted
  $ (0.00 )   $ (0.02   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.02 )
                                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
                               
- basic and diluted
    157,864       159,018       160,796       157,162  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
      Nine months ended  
   
September 30, 2013
   
September 30, 2012
 
Cash flows from operating activities
           
Net  loss
  $ (1,649 )   $ (3,806 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
               
(used in) provided by operating activities
               
Depreciation and amortization
    266       286  
Amortization of deferred gain on sale-leaseback of building
    -       (31 )
Provision for doubtful accounts and commission adjustments
    23       (7 )
Share-based compensation
    300       559  
Amortization of deferred consulting expense
    87       416  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts and other receivables
    4,304       12,303  
Receivables due from related parties
    6       159  
Inventories, net
    71       (47 )
Finance receivables, net
    -       14  
Deferred commission expense
    521       (491 )
Other current assets
    (138 )     (170 )
Other assets
    (349 )     61  
Accounts payable
    99       39  
Accrued commissions
    (746 )     (2,126 )
Accrued expenses and other  liabilities
    (678 )     496  
Sales tax payable
    (13 )     (1 )
Deferred revenue
    (2,875 )     (230 )
Other long-term liabilities
    195       154  
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
    (576 )     7,578  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities
               
Purchases of property, equipment and software
    (126 )     (344 )
Purchases of short-term investments
    (111 )     (70 )
Redemption of short-term investments
    111       70  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (126 )     (344 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities
               
Proceeds from exercise of warrant
    -       343  
Repurchase of common stock
    (1,602 )     -  
Repayment of notes payable due to related party
    -       (190 )
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
    (1,602 )     153  
Effect of exchange rate differences on cash and cash equivalents
    (18 )     10  
                 
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    (2,322 )     7,397  
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period
    11,469       2,294  
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period
  $ 9,147     $ 9,691  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH INFORMATION
               
Interest paid
  $ -     $ 5  
Income taxes paid
  $ 61     $ 411  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
         
Inventories transferred to property and equipment,
               
attributable to operating leases, net
  $ 57     $ 8  
Fair value of assets acquired
  $ -     $ 291  
Liabilities assumed through acquisition
  $ -     $ (291 )
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
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Vasomedical, Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
NOTE A - ORGANIZATION AND PLAN OF OPERATIONS

Vasomedical, Inc. was incorporated in Delaware in July 1987. Unless the context requires otherwise, all references to “we”, “our”, “us”, “Company”, “registrant”, “Vasomedical” or “management” refer to Vasomedical, Inc. and its subsidiaries. The Company since 2010 has been operating in two distinct businesses or segments, the Equipment segment and the Sales Representation segment. In the Equipment segment we design, manufacture, market and support certain medical devices.  Our principal products are Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP®) systems, which are non-invasive heart therapy devices based on our unique proprietary technology, and currently indicated in the United States for use in cases of stable or unstable angina (i.e., chest pain), congestive heart failure (“CHF”), acute myocardial infarction (i.e., heart attack, “MI”) and cardiogenic shock.  In addition we develop, manufacture and market certain ambulatory patient monitoring systems including recorders and analysis software.  In May 2010, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Vaso Diagnostics, Inc. d/b/a VasoHealthcare, expanded into the sales representation business via its agreement with GE Healthcare (“GEHC”), the healthcare business unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), to be GEHC’s exclusive sales representative for the sale of select GEHC diagnostic imaging products in specific market segments in the 48 contiguous states of the United States and the District of Columbia.   In June 2012, the Company entered into an amendment, effective July 1, 2012, of the sales representative agreement (“GEHC Agreement”) extending the initial term of three years commencing July 1, 2010 to five years through June 30, 2015, subject to earlier termination under certain circumstances.

In September 2011, the Company acquired Fast Growth Enterprises Limited (FGE), a British Virgin Islands company which owns and controls two Chinese operating companies - Life Enhancement Technologies Ltd. (“LET”) and Biox Instruments Co. Ltd. (“Biox”), respectively – to expand its technical and manufacturing capabilities and to enhance its distribution network, technology, and product portfolio.  Also in September 2011, the Company restructured to further align its business management structure and long-term growth strategy and now operates through three wholly-owned subsidiaries.  Vaso Diagnostics d/b/a VasoHealthcare continues as the operating subsidiary for the sales representation of GE Healthcare diagnostic imaging products; Vasomedical Global Corp. operates the Company’s Chinese companies; and Vasomedical Solutions, Inc. manages and coordinates our EECP® therapy business as well as other medical equipment operations.

We report the operations of Vasomedical Global Corp. and Vasomedical Solutions, Inc. under our Equipment segment.  VasoHealthcare activities are included under our Sales Representation segment (See Note C).

NOTE B - BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") and pursuant to the accounting and disclosure rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Certain information and disclosures normally included in the condensed consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. Accordingly, these condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in connection with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, as filed with the SEC. These condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the companies over which we exercise control. In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of interim results for the Company. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for any other interim period or the full year.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities in the condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes, and the reported amounts of revenues, expenses and cash flows during the periods presented. Actual amounts and results could differ from those estimates. The estimates and assumptions the Company makes are based on historical factors, current circumstances and the experience and judgment of the Company's management. The Company evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis.

 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
Significant Accounting Policies

Note B of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, includes a summary of the significant accounting policies used in the preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Revenue and Expense Recognition for VasoHealthcare

The Company recognizes commission revenue in its Sales Representation segment (see Note C) when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, service has been rendered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured.  These conditions are deemed to be met when the underlying equipment has been accepted at the customer site in accordance with the specific terms of the sales agreement.  Consequently, amounts billable under the agreement with GE Healthcare in advance of the customer acceptance of the equipment are recorded as accounts receivable and deferred revenue in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.  Under our agreement with GE Healthcare (“GEHC”), GEHC pays the Company a commission.  In accordance with the agreement GEHC pays the Company fifty percent of the commission at the time the order is received and fifty percent of the commission when the order is completed by delivery and acceptance to their customer.  At the time the order is received therefore, the Company records a receivable for the fifty percent of the commission and offsets this to deferred revenue.  At the time the order is completed the Company records a receivable for the remaining fifty percent commission and records this as recognized revenue including the amount previously deferred.

Similarly, commissions payable to our sales force related to such billings are recorded as deferred commission expense when the associated deferred revenue is recorded.  Commission expense is recognized when the corresponding commission revenue is recognized.  Cost of commissions includes commission expense and, beginning in 2013, costs associated with the medical device excise tax imposed by the Affordable Care Act.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform with the current period presentation.

NOTE C – SEGMENT REPORTING AND CONCENTRATIONS

The Company views its business in two segments – the Equipment segment and the Sales Representation segment.  The Equipment segment is engaged in designing, manufacturing, marketing and supporting EECP® enhanced external counterpulsation systems both domestically and internationally, as well as the development, production, marketing and supporting of other medical devices.  The Sales Representation segment operates through the VasoHealthcare subsidiary and is currently engaged solely in the fulfillment of the Company’s responsibilities under our agreement with GEHC.  The Company evaluates segment performance based on operating income.  Administrative functions such as finance, human resources, and information technology are centralized and related expenses allocated to each segment.  Other costs not directly attributable to operating segments, such as audit, legal, director fees, investor relations, and others, as well as certain assets – primarily cash balances – are reported in the Corporate entity below.  There are no intersegment revenues.  Summary financial information for the segments is set forth below:

 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
               
     (in thousands)  
      As of or for the three months ended September 30, 2013  
   
Equipment Segment
 
Sales Representation Segment
 
Corporate
   
Consolidated
 
                         
Revenues from external customers
  $ 1,744     $ 5,862     $ -     $ 7,606  
Operating (loss) income
  $ (364 )   $ 199     $ (327 )   $ (492 )
Total assets
  $ 8,398     $ 8,040     $ 8,972     $ 25,410  
Accounts and other receivables, net
  $ 1,229     $ 3,510     $ -     $ 4,739  
Deferred commission expense
  $ -     $ 4,145     $ -     $ 4,145  
                                 
                                 
         As of or for the three months ended September 30, 2012  
   
Equipment Segment
 
Sales Representation Segment
 
Corporate
   
Consolidated
 
                                 
Revenues from external customers
  $ 1,063     $ 4,659     $ -     $ 5,722  
Operating loss
  $ (838 )   $ (1,358 )   $ (463 )   $ (2,659 )
Total assets
  $ 8,595     $ 11,319     $ 9,595     $ 29,509  
Accounts and other receivables, net
  $ 1,059     $ 6,645     $ -     $ 7,704  
Deferred commission expense
  $ -     $ 3,635     $ -     $ 3,635  
                                 
                                 
        As of or for the nine months ended September 30, 2013  
   
Equipment Segment
 
Sales Representation Segment
 
Corporate
   
Consolidated
 
                                 
Revenues from external customers
  $ 4,533     $ 18,262     $ -     $ 22,795  
Operating (loss) income
  $ (1,489 )   $ 870     $ (1,085 )   $ (1,704 )
Total assets
  $ 8,398     $ 8,040     $ 8,972     $ 25,410  
Accounts and other receivables, net
  $ 1,229     $ 3,510     $ -     $ 4,739  
Deferred commission expense
  $ -     $ 4,145     $ -     $ 4,145  
                                 
                                 
        As of or for the nine months ended September 30, 2012  
   
Equipment Segment
 
Sales Representation Segment
 
Corporate
   
Consolidated
 
                                 
Revenues from external customers
  $ 4,604     $ 14,858     $ -     $ 19,462  
Operating loss
  $ (1,191 )   $ (1,473 )   $ (1,221 )   $ (3,885 )
Total assets
  $ 8,595     $ 11,319     $ 9,595     $ 29,509  
Accounts and other receivables, net
  $ 1,059     $ 6,645     $ -     $ 7,704  
Deferred commission expense
  $ -     $ 3,635     $ -     $ 3,635  
                                 
 
 
 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
For the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, GE Healthcare accounted for 77% and 81% of revenue, respectively.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, GE Healthcare accounted for 80% and 76% of revenue, respectively.  Also, GE Healthcare accounted for $3.3 million, or 70%, and $8.1 million, or 89%, of accounts and other receivables at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

NOTE D – SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

The Company complies with ASC Topic 718 “Compensation – Stock Compensation” (“ASC 718”), which requires all share-based awards to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the condensed consolidated financial statements based on their estimated fair values.

During the three months ended September 30, 2013, no common stock grants were made.  During the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, the Company granted 400,000 restricted shares of common stock valued at $74,000.  Of these, 180,000 shares valued at $32,400 vested at the grant date, 20,000 shares valued at $3,600 vest 50% after three months and 50% after six months from the grant date and 200,000 shares valued at $38,000 vest 50% after one year and 50% after two years from the grant date.  During the three month period ended September 30, 2012, the Company granted 500,000 shares of restricted common stock valued at $130,000 to an officer, of which half of such shares vest in one year and half in two years.  During the nine month period ended September 30, 2012, the Company granted 1,000,000 shares, valued at $250,000, to officers and 2,392,500 shares, valued at $598,000, to non-officer employees in its VasoHealthcare subsidiary in conjunction with the extension of the GEHC agreement in June 2012.
 
During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company did not grant any stock options.

Share-based compensation expense recognized for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 was $29,000 and $300,000, respectively, and $328,000 and $559,000 for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012, respectively.  These expenses are included in cost of revenues; selling, general, and administrative expenses; and research and development expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.  Expense for share-based consulting fees with non-employees was $0 and $87,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, and $128,000 and $416,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively.  Unrecognized expense related to existing share-based compensation and consulting fees is approximately $124,000 at September 30, 2013 and will be recognized through May 2015.

NOTE E – LOSS PER COMMON SHARE

 Basic loss per common share is computed as earnings applicable to common stockholders divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted loss per common share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common shares were exercised or converted to common stock.

The following table represents common stock equivalents that were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, because the effect of their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.                                                
     (in thousands)  
      For the three months ended       For the nine months ended  
   
September 30, 2013
   
September 30, 2012
   
September 30, 2013
   
September 30, 2012
 
Stock options
    1,780       1,810       1,780       1,810  
Warrants
    -       1,500       -       1,500  
Common stock grants
    585       3,260       585       3,260  
      2,365       6,570       2,365       6,570  
 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
NOTE F – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The Company complies with the provisions of ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC 820”).  Under ASC 820, fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the “exit price”) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

The following tables present information about the Company’s assets measured at fair value as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
         
      (in thousands)  
   
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level I)
   
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
 Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
   
 Balance
as of
September 30,
2013
(Unaudited)
 
Assets                                
Cash equivalents invested in money market funds
(included in cash and cash equivalents)
  $ 8,076     $ -     $ -     $ 8,076  
Investment in certificates of deposit
(included in short-term investments)
    111                       111  
    $ 8,187     $ -     $ -     $ 8,187  
                                 
   
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level I)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3) 
     
Balance
as of
December 31,
2012  
 
Assets
                               
Cash equivalents invested in money market funds
(included in cash and cash equivalents)
  $ 9,124     $ -     $ -     $ 9,124  
Investment in certificates of deposit
 (included in short-term investments)
    110                       110  
    $ 9,234     $ -     $ -     $ 9,234  
 
The fair values of the Company’s cash equivalents invested in money market funds are determined through market, observable and corroborated sources.

 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
NOTE G – ACCOUNTS AND OTHER RECEIVABLES, NET

The following table presents information regarding the Company’s accounts and other receivables as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
 
    (in thousands)  
   
September 30, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
   
(unaudited)
       
Trade receivables
  $ 7,162     $ 12,193  
Due from employees
    183       131  
Allowance for doubtful accounts and
               
commission adjustments
    (2,606 )     (3,179 )
Accounts and other receivables, net
  $ 4,739     $ 9,145  
 
 
Trade receivables include amounts due for shipped products and services rendered.  Amounts currently due under the GEHC Agreement are subject to adjustment in subsequent periods should the underlying sales order amount, upon which the receivable is based, change.

Allowance for doubtful accounts and commission adjustments include estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments, and adjustments arising from subsequent changes in sales order amounts that may reduce the amount the Company will ultimately receive under the GEHC Agreement.  Due from employees is primarily commission advances made to sales personnel.

NOTE H – INVENTORIES, NET

Inventories, net of reserves, consist of the following:                                  
 
    (in thousands)  
   
September 30, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
   
(unaudited)
       
Raw materials
  $ 844     $ 909  
Work in process
    519       483  
Finished goods
    691       774  
    $ 2,054     $ 2,166  
 
At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company maintained reserves for excess and obsolete inventory of $571,000 and $576,000, respectively.
 
NOTE I – GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

Goodwill aggregating $3,297,000 and $3,212,000 was recorded on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, pursuant to the acquisition of FGE in September 2011.  All of the goodwill was allocated to the Company’s Equipment segment.  The components of the change in goodwill are as follows:
 
 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
      (in thousands)  
   
Carrying Amount
 
       
Balance at December 31, 2012
  $ 3,212  
Foreign currency translation
    85  
Balance at September 30, 2013
  $ 3,297  

The Company’s other intangible assets consist of capitalized patent costs, customer lists and software costs, as follows:
 
      (in thousands)  
   
September 30, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
   
(unaudited)
       
Patents
           
Costs
  $ 469     $ 469  
Accumulated amortization
    (451 )     (438 )
      18       31  
                 
Customer lists
               
Costs
    800       800  
Accumulated amortization
    (238 )     (152 )
      562       648  
                 
Software
               
Costs
    619       541  
Accumulated amortization
    (413 )     (386 )
      206       155  
                 
    $ 786     $ 834  
 
Patents, customer lists, and software are included in other assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets and are amortized on a straight line basis over their estimated useful lives of ten, seven, and five years, respectively.  Amortization expense amounted to $41,000 and $126,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, and $137,000 and $155,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively.
 
 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
NOTE J - DEFERRED REVENUE

The changes in the Company’s deferred revenues are as follows:
 
    (in thousands)  
     For the three months ended September 30,  For the nine months ended September 30,  
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
 
Deferred revenue at the beginning of the period
  $ 13,270     $ 15,198     $ 15,602     $ 15,228  
Additions:
                               
Deferred extended service contracts
    410       288       848       987  
Deferred in-service and training
    8       13       23       33  
Deferred service arrangements
    30       20       60       75  
Deferred commission revenues
    2,076       2,037       5,355       6,116  
Recognized as revenue:
                               
Deferred extended service contracts
    (245 )     (283 )     (755 )     (840 )
Deferred in-service and training
    (10 )     (10 )     (20 )     (25 )
Deferred service arrangements
    (16 )     (22 )     (54 )     (64 )
Deferred commission revenues
    (2,796 )     (2,243 )     (8,332 )     (6,512 )
Deferred revenue at end of period
    12,727       14,998       12,727       14,998  
Less: current portion
    7,684       9,418       7,684       9,418  
Long-term deferred revenue at end of period
  $ 5,043     $ 5,580     $ 5,043     $ 5,580  

NOTE K – RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

On June 21, 2007, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Kerns Manufacturing Corp. (”Kerns”).  Pursuant to this agreement, a five-year warrant to purchase 4,285,714 shares of our common stock at an initial exercise price of $0.08 per share was issued to Kerns.  In March 2012, Kerns exercised its warrant and purchased 4,285,714 shares of common stock.

On February 28, 2011, David Lieberman and Edgar Rios were appointed by the Board of Directors as directors of the Company.  Mr. Lieberman, a practicing attorney in the State of New York, was also appointed to serve as the Vice Chairman of the Board.  He is currently a senior partner at the law firm of Beckman, Lieberman & Barandes, LLP, which performs certain legal services for the Company.  Fees of approximately $66,000 and $187,000 were billed by the firm through the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, and fees of approximately $60,000 and $194,000 were billed through the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, at which dates no amounts were outstanding.

Mr. Rios currently is President of Edgary Consultants, LLC, and was appointed a director in conjunction with the Company’s consulting agreement with Edgary Consultants, LLC.  The consulting agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Company and Edgary Consultants, LLC (“Consultant”) commenced on March 1, 2011 and was for a two year term and expired on February 28, 2013.  The Agreement provided for the engagement of Consultant to assist the Company in seeking broader reimbursement coverage of EECP® therapy.  

In consideration for the services to be provided by Consultant under the Agreement, the Company agreed to issue to Consultant or its designees, up to 18,500,000 shares of restricted common stock of the Company, 3,000,000 of which were issued in March 2011 and the balance was to be earned on performance. Mr. Lieberman received 600,000 of these restricted shares.  The Company recorded the fair value of the shares issued to Consultant as a prepaid expense and amortized the cost ratably over the two year agreement.  The unamortized value is reported as deferred related party consulting expense in our accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2012.  No performance-based shares were issued and no further compensation is expected to be paid in conjunction with the agreement.

 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
 
During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, a director performed consulting services for the Company aggregating approximately $10,000.

Through the Company’s acquisition of FGE in September 2011, it assumed the liability for $288,000 in unsecured notes payable to the President of LET and his spouse, of which $95,000 was repaid in December 2011, and $190,000, bearing interest at 6% per annum, was paid in March 2012.  In addition, receivables due from FGE management aggregating $8,000  and $6,000 were collected during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, Receivables due from FGE management aggregating $3,000 were advanced during the three month period ending September 30, 2012, and receivables aggregating $159,000 were collected during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

Biox leases a part of its offices to Genwell Instruments Co., Ltd., a company partially owned by certain officers of the Company’s subsidiaries.  The lease term is for twenty months ending December 31, 2014 at a monthly lease amount of approximately $750.
 
NOTE L – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common Stock

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 the Company issued 1,044,332 and 1,777,386 shares of common stock, respectively, to employees.  During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 the Company issued 1,771,000 and 2,333,500 shares of common stock to employees, respectively, and 2,400,000 shares of common stock to former owners of FGE.  In addition, see Note K for discussion of common stock issued during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 in connection with related party agreements.
 
On June 17, 2010 the Board of Directors approved the 2010 Stock Plan (the “2010 Plan”) for officers, directors, employees and consultants of the Company.  The stock issuable under the 2010 Plan shall be shares of the Company’s authorized but unissued or reacquired common stock.  The maximum number of shares of common stock which may be issued under the 2010 Plan is 5,000,000 shares.

The 2010 Plan is comprised of two separate equity programs, the Options Grant Program, under which eligible persons may be granted options to purchase shares of common stock, and the Stock Issuance Program, under which eligible persons may be issued shares of common stock directly, either through the immediate purchase of such shares or as compensation for services rendered to the Company.  The 2010 Plan provides that the Board of Directors, or a committee of the Board of Directors, will administer it with full authority to determine the identity of the recipients of the options or shares and the number of options or shares.

As of September 30, 2013, 3,790,000 restricted shares of common stock were granted under the 2010 Plan to non-officer employees and consultants of the Company of which 945,000 were forfeited and 2,845,000 had vested during various times through July 15, 2013.  In March 2012, 500,000 restricted shares of common stock were granted under the 2010 Plan to an officer, of which 250,000 shares vested immediately with the remainder vesting a year thereafter.  At September 30, 2013, 1,176,222 shares are available for issuance under the 2010 Plan.

In June 2012, 2,392,500 additional restricted common shares, vesting at various times through July 1, 2013, were granted to non-officer employees in conjunction with the extension of the GEHC Agreement, of which 373,500 shares were forfeited and 2,019,000 had vested as of July 1, 2013.  In July 2012, 500,000 shares of restricted common stock were granted to an officer, of which half vest in July 2013 and half a year thereafter.

No options were issued under the 2010 Plan during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.

In April 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $1.5 million, which was subsequently increased in July 2013 to $2.0 million, of the Company’s common stock.  During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, 7,929,432 and 8,935,430 shares had been repurchased at a cost of $1,420,000 and $1,602,000, respectively, which cost has been recorded as treasury stock in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2013.

 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
 
On October 30, 2013 the Board of Directors approved the 2013 Stock Plan (the “2013 Plan”) for officers, directors, employees and consultants of the Company.  The stock issuable under the 2013 Plan shall be shares of the Company’s authorized but unissued or reacquired common stock.  The maximum number of shares of common stock which may be issued under the 2013 Plan is 7,500,000 shares.

The 2013 Plan is comprised of two separate equity programs, the Options Grant Program, under which eligible persons may be granted options to purchase shares of common stock, and the Stock Issuance Program, under which eligible persons may be issued shares of common stock directly, either through the immediate purchase of such shares or as compensation for services rendered to the Company.  The 2013 Plan provides that the Board of Directors, or a committee of the Board of Directors, will administer the Plan with full authority to determine the identity of the recipients of the options or shares and the number of options or shares.

Preferred Stock

Pursuant to its conversion terms, all Series E preferred stock was deemed automatically converted to common stock effective July 1, 2011, and all converted shares were issued as of June 30, 2012.

NOTE M – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Sales representation agreement

In June 2012, the Company concluded an amendment of the GEHC Agreement with GE Healthcare, originally signed on May 19, 2010.  The amendment, effective July 1, 2012, extended the initial term of three years commencing July 1, 2010 to five years through June 30, 2015, subject to earlier termination under certain circumstances.  These circumstances include: not materially achieving certain sales goals; not maintaining a minimum number of sales representatives; and various legal and GEHC policy requirements.  Under the terms of the agreement, the Company is required to lease dedicated computer equipment from GEHC for connectivity to their network.

NOTE N - RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Adoption of New Standards
 
Other Comprehensive Income:  Presentation of Comprehensive Income
 
In February 2013, new guidance was issued that amends the current comprehensive income guidance.  The new guidance requires entities to disclose the effect of each item that was reclassified in its entirety out of accumulated other comprehensive income and into net income on each affected net income line item.  For reclassification items that are not reclassified in their entirety into net income, a cross-reference to other required disclosures is required. The new guidance is to be applied prospectively for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012 and interim periods within those years.  The adoption of this new guidance did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

 
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ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 

Except for historical information contained in this report, the matters discussed are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. When used in this report, words such as “anticipates”, “believes”, “could”, “estimates”, “expects”, “may”, “plans”, “potential” and “intends” and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company or its management, identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of the Company’s management, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company’s management. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: the effect of business and economic conditions; the effect of the dramatic changes taking place in the healthcare environment; the impact of competitive procedures and products and their pricing; medical insurance reimbursement policies; unexpected manufacturing or supplier problems; unforeseen difficulties and delays in the conduct of clinical trials and other product development programs; the actions of regulatory authorities and third-party payers in the United States and overseas; uncertainties about the acceptance of a novel therapeutic modality by the medical community; continuation of the GEHC Agreement and the risk factors reported from time to time in the Company’s SEC reports, including its recent report on Form 10-K.  The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements as a result of future events or developments.

General Overview

Vasomedical, Inc. was incorporated in Delaware in July 1987.  Unless the context requires otherwise, all references to “we”, “our”, “us”, “Company”, “registrant”, “Vasomedical” or “management” refer to Vasomedical, Inc. and its subsidiaries.  Since 2010 we have been operating in two distinct businesses or segments, the Equipment segment and the Sales Representation segment. In the Equipment segment we design, manufacture, market and support certain medical devices.  Our principal products are Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP®) systems, which are non-invasive heart therapy devices based on our unique proprietary technology.  In addition we develop, manufacture and market certain ambulatory patient monitoring systems including recorders and analysis software.
 
In May 2010, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Vaso Diagnostics, Inc. d/b/a VasoHealthcare, expanded into the sales representation business via its agreement with GE Healthcare (“GEHC”), the healthcare business unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), to be GEHC’s exclusive sales representative for the sale of select GEHC diagnostic imaging products in specific market segments in the 48 contiguous states of the United States and the District of Columbia.   In June 2012, the Company entered into an amendment, effective July 1, 2012, of the sales representative agreement (“GEHC Agreement”) extending the initial term of three years commencing July 1, 2010 to five years through June 30, 2015, subject to earlier termination under certain circumstances.
 
In September 2011, the Company acquired Fast Growth Enterprises Limited (FGE), a British Virgin Islands company, which owns and controls two Chinese operating companies - Life Enhancement Technology Ltd. and Biox Instruments Co. Ltd., respectively - to expand its technical and manufacturing capabilities and to enhance its distribution network, technology, and product portfolio.  Also in September 2011, the Company restructured to further align its business management structure and long-term growth strategy, and now operates through three wholly-owned subsidiaries.  Vaso Diagnostics d/b/a VasoHealthcare continues as the operating subsidiary for the sales representation of GE diagnostic imaging products; Vasomedical Global Corp. operates the Company’s Chinese companies; and Vasomedical Solutions, Inc. was formed to manage and coordinate our EECP® therapy business as well as other medical equipment operations.

We now report the operations of Vasomedical Global Corp. and Vasomedical Solutions, Inc. under our Equipment segment.  VasoHealthcare activities are included under our Sales Representation segment (see Note C).
 
The Company expects to achieve profitability through reaching a higher commission rate under the GEHC Agreement, growth in our China operations and by expanding our market presence and product portfolio.  In addition, the Company plans to pursue acquisitions or partnership opportunities in the international and domestic markets and to expand our sales representation business.
 
 
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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses, and the related disclosures at the date of the financial statements and during the reporting period. Although these estimates are based on our knowledge of current events, our actual amounts and results could differ from those estimates. The estimates made are based on historical factors, current circumstances, and the experience and judgment of our management, who continually evaluate the judgments, estimates and assumptions and may employ outside experts to assist in the evaluations.

Certain of our accounting policies are deemed “critical”, as they are both most important to the financial statement presentation and require management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. For a discussion of our critical accounting policies, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Results of Operations – For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

Total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was $7,606,000 and $5,722,000, respectively, an increase of $1,884,000, or 33%. Net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was $464,000 and $2,518,000, respectively, a decrease of $2,054,000, or 82%.  The improvement was primarily attributable to a $1,124,000 increase in gross profit and a $1,084,000 decrease in selling, general and administrative costs.  Our total net loss was $(0.00) and $(0.02) per basic and diluted common share for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Revenues

Revenue in our Equipment segment increased by $681,000, or 64%, to $1,744,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2013 from $1,063,000 for the same period of the prior year.  Equipment segment revenue from equipment sales increased by $665,000, or 97%, to $1,353,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $688,000 for the same period in the prior year primarily due to a $570,000 increase in EECP® revenues as a result of higher sales volume, and a $99,000 increase in international sales by our China operations.
 
Current demand for EECP® systems domestically will likely remain soft until there is greater clinical acceptance for the use of EECP® therapy in treating patients with angina or angina equivalent symptoms who meet the current reimbursement guidelines, or a favorable change in current reimbursement policies by CMS or third party payers to consider EECP therapy as a first-line treatment option for angina or cover some or all Class II & III heart failure patients. Patients with angina or angina equivalent symptoms eligible for reimbursement under current policies include many with serious comorbidities, such as heart failure, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease and/or others.  We continue to pursue strategies to increase and expand the reimbursement for EECP® therapy.
 
Equipment segment revenue from equipment rental and services increased 4% to $391,000 in the third quarter of 2013 from $375,000 in the third quarter of 2012. Revenue from equipment rental and services represented 22% and 35% of total Equipment segment revenue in the third quarters of fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012, respectively.  The increase in revenue generated from equipment rentals and services is due primarily to increased accessory part revenues.
 
Commission revenues in the Sales Representation segment were $5,862,000 in the third quarter of 2013, as compared to $4,659,000 in the third quarter of 2012, an increase of 26%.  The increase in commission revenue in the third quarter of 2013 is due primarily to an increase in volume of equipment delivered by GEHC.  The Company recognizes commission revenue when the underlying equipment has been accepted at the customer site in accordance with the specific terms of the sales agreement.  Consequently, amounts billable under the agreement with GE Healthcare prior to customer acceptance of the equipment are recorded as deferred revenue in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.  As of September 30, 2013, $11,357,000 in deferred commission revenue was recorded in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet, of which $4,443,000 is long-term.  At September 30, 2012, $13,689,000 in deferred commission revenue was recorded in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet, of which $5,062,000 was long-term.

 
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Gross Profit

The Company had a gross profit of $5,187,000 in the third quarter of 2013 compared to $4,063,000 in the third quarter of the prior year, an increase of 28%.  The increase is due both to higher commission revenues in our Sales representation segment arising from increased equipment deliveries by GEHC and higher equipment shipments in our Equipment segment.  Equipment segment gross profit increased to $1,156,000, or 66% of Equipment segment revenues, for the third quarter of 2013 compared to $633,000, or 60% of Equipment segment revenues, for the same quarter of 2012.  Gross profit margin on EECP® equipment improved as a result of the more favorable mix of higher margin products sold and higher sales volume of EECP® systems in the third quarter of 2013.  Gross profit in the Equipment segment is dependent on a number of factors, particularly the number of systems sold; the mix of new and refurbished EECP® systems and the mix of models sold; their respective average selling prices; the mix of EECP® units sold, rented or otherwise placed during the period; the ongoing costs of servicing EECP® systems; and certain fixed period costs, including facilities, payroll and insurance.

Sales Representation segment gross profit was $4,031,000, or 69%, for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $3,430,000, or 74%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012.  The decrease in the margin percentage was due to lower commission rates on equipment booked in 2012 but delivered during the third quarter of 2013 while the commission expense is at the same rate, partially offset by higher revenue in this segment.  Cost of commissions of $1,831,000 and $1,229,000, for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, reflects commission expense associated with recognized commission revenues, and, beginning in 2013, additional costs associated with the medical device excise tax imposed by the Affordable Care Act.  Commission expense associated with deferred revenue is recorded as deferred commission expense until the related commission revenue is earned.
 
Operating (Loss) Income
 
Operating loss was $492,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $2,659,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012, a decrease of $2,167,000.  The decrease in operating loss was primarily attributable to the increase in gross profit in both segments as described above, as well as a $1,084,000 decrease in SG&A costs, mainly arising from a $955,000 decrease in such costs in the Sales Representation segment, where operating income was $199,000 compared to an operating loss of $1,358,000 in the same quarter of the prior year.  Equipment segment operating loss decreased by $474,000, or 57%, to $364,000 in the third quarter of 2013 from $838,000 in the same period of the prior year.

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses for the third quarter of 2013 and 2012 were $5,507,000, or 72% of revenues, and $6,591,000, or 115% of revenues, respectively, reflecting a decrease of $1,084,000 or approximately 16%. The decrease in SG&A expenditures in the third quarter of 2013 resulted primarily from the completion in the second quarter of 2013 of certain non-recurring costs attributable to the renewal of the GEHC contract.
 
Research and development (“R&D”) expenses of $172,000, or 2% of revenues (10% of Equipment segment revenues), for the third quarter of 2013, increased by $41,000, or 31%, from $131,000, or 2% of revenues (12% of Equipment segment revenues), for the third quarter of 2012. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in product development expenses.

Interest and Other Income (Expense), Net

Interest and other income (expense), net for the third quarter of 2013 was $(63,000) as compared to $93,000 for the third quarter of 2012. The decrease was due primarily to a $130,000 charge associated with a potential liability to a workers’ compensation fund resulting from the 2007 closing of a trade association that previously provided workers’ compensation for the Company and others, as well as lower interest earnings on the Company’s cash balances.

Amortization of Deferred Gain on Sale-leaseback of Building

The amortization of the deferred gain on the sale-leaseback of our Westbury, NY facility for the third quarter of 2012 was $4,000, during which period the deferred gain was fully amortized.

 
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Income Tax Benefit (Expense)

During the third quarter of 2013 we recorded an income tax benefit $91,000 as compared to an income tax benefit of $44,000 for the second quarter of 2012.  The increase arose from higher refunds due on prior period returns.

Results of Operations – For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
 
Total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was $22,795,000 and $19,462,000, respectively, an increase of $3,333,000, or 17%.  Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $1,649,000 compared to a net loss of $3,806,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, a decrease of $2,157,000, or 57%.  The decrease in net loss was primarily attributable to a $1,839,000 increase in gross profit, as well as a $413,000 decrease in selling, general and administrative costs.  Our total net loss was $(0.01) and $(0.02) per basic and diluted common share for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Revenues

Revenue in our Equipment segment decreased by $71,000, or 2%, to $4,533,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2013 from $4,604,000 for the same period of the prior year.  Equipment segment revenue from equipment sales increased by $123,000, or 4%, to $3,320,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $3,197,000 for the same period in the prior year, primarily due to an increase of $311,000 in international sales made by our China operations, partially offset by $236,000 lower EECP® revenues as a result of lower sales volume.

Current demand for EECP® systems domestically will likely remain soft until there is greater clinical acceptance for the use of EECP® therapy in treating patients with angina or angina equivalent symptoms who meet the current reimbursement guidelines, or a favorable change in current reimbursement policies by CMS or third party payers to consider EECP therapy as a first-line treatment option for angina or cover some or all Class II & III heart failure patients. Patients with angina or angina equivalent symptoms eligible for reimbursement under current policies include many with serious comorbidities, such as heart failure, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease and/or others.

Equipment segment revenue from equipment rental and services decreased by $194,000, or 14%, to $1,213,000 in the first nine months of 2013 from $1,407,000 in the same period of 2012. Revenue from equipment rental and services represented 27% and 31% of total Equipment segment revenue in the first nine months of fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012, respectively.  The decrease in revenue generated from equipment rentals and services is due primarily to decreased time and material charged to on-demand service customers and decreased service contract revenues.

Commission revenues in the Sales Representation segment were $18,262,000 in the first nine months of 2013, as compared to $14,858,000 in the first nine months of 2012, an increase of 23%.  The increase in commission revenue in the first nine months of 2013 is due primarily to an increase in volume of equipment delivered by GEHC, partially offset by lower commission rates on orders booked in 2012 and delivered in 2013.  The Company recognizes revenue when the underlying equipment has been accepted at the customer site in accordance with the specific terms of the sales agreement.  Consequently, amounts billable under the agreement with GE Healthcare prior to customer acceptance of the equipment are recorded as deferred revenue in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.  As of September 30, 2013, $11,357,000 in deferred commission revenue was recorded in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet, of which $4,443,000 is long-term.  At September 30, 2012, $13,689,000 in deferred commission revenue was recorded in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet, of which $5,062,000 was long-term.

Gross Profit
 
The Company had a gross profit of $15,613,000 in the first nine months of 2013 compared to $13,774,000 in the same period of the prior year, an increase of 13%.  The increase is principally due to the increase in commission revenue discussed above and an increase in the profit margin in our Equipment segment.  Equipment segment gross profit increased to $2,853,000, or 63% of Equipment segment revenues, for the first nine months of 2013 compared to $2,601,000, or 56% of Equipment segment revenues, for the same period of 2012, driven by a more favorable mix of higher margin products sold and lower production costs.  Gross profit in the Equipment segment is dependent on a number of factors, particularly the mix of new and refurbished EECP® systems and the mix of models sold; their respective average selling prices; the mix of EECP® units sold, rented or otherwise placed during the period; the ongoing costs of servicing EECP® systems; and certain fixed period costs, including facilities, payroll and insurance.
 
 
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Sales Representation segment gross profit was $12,760,000, or 70%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $11,173,000, or 75%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  The increase was due to higher revenue in this segment, as explained above, partially offset by lower commission rates on equipment booked in 2012 and delivered in the first three quarters of 2013.  Cost of commissions of $5,502,000 and $3,685,000, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, reflects commission expense associated with recognized commission revenues, and, starting in 2013, additional costs associated with the medical device excise tax imposed by the Affordable Care Act.  Commission expense associated with deferred revenue is recorded as deferred commission expense until the related commission revenue is earned.
 
Operating Loss

Operating loss was $1,704,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to an operating loss of $3,885,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, an improvement of $2,181,000, or 56%.  The decrease in operating loss was primarily attributable to improved operating performance in the Sales Representation segment, where operating income was $870,000 for the first nine months of 2013 compared to an operating loss of $1,473,000 in the same period of the prior year.  Partially offsetting the improvement in the Sales Representation segment was an increase of $298,000 in the operating loss of the Equipment segment to $1,489,000 in the first nine months of 2013 from an operating loss of $1,191,000 in the same period of the prior year. The increase in the operating loss in the Equipment segment was principally due to an increase in sales and marketing expenses for this segment.

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses for the first nine months of 2013 and 2012 were $16,843,000, or 75% of revenues, and $17,256,000, or 78% of revenues, respectively, reflecting a decrease of $413,000 or approximately 2%. The decrease in SG&A expenditures in the first nine months of 2013 resulted primarily from $754,000 lower costs in the Sales Representation segment, partially offset by $477,000 higher costs in the Equipment segment, mainly associated with the expansion of the Equipment segment sales team.

Research and development (“R&D”) expenses of $474,000, or 2% of revenues (10% of Equipment segment revenues), for the first three quarters of 2013, increased by $71,000, or 18%, from $403,000, or 2% of revenues (9% of Equipment segment revenues), for the same period of 2012. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in product development expenses.

Interest and Other Income, Net

Interest and other income, net for the first nine months of 2013 was $20,000 as compared to $120,000 for the first nine months of 2012. The decrease was due primarily to a $130,000 charge associated with a potential liability to a workers’ compensation fund resulting from the 2007 closing of a trade association that previously provided workers’ compensation for the Company and others, as well as lower interest earnings on the Company’s cash balances.

Amortization of Deferred Gain on Sale-leaseback of Building

The amortization of the deferred gain on the sale-leaseback of our Westbury, NY facility for the first three quarters of 2012 was $31,000.  The deferred gain was fully amortized in the third quarter of 2012.
 
Income Tax Benefit (Expense)
 
During the first nine months of 2013 we recorded an income tax benefit of $35,000 as compared to income tax expense of $72,000 for the first nine months of 2012.  The decrease in expense resulted mainly from a Federal tax refund due on a prior period return.
 
 
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
Cash and Cash Flow
 
We have financed our operations from working capital.  At September 30, 2013, we had cash and cash equivalents of $9,147,000, short-term investments of $111,000 and working capital of $4,440,000 compared to cash and cash equivalents of $11,469,000, short-term investments of $110,000 and working capital of $7,538,000 at December 31, 2012.

Cash used in operating activities was $576,000 during the first nine months of 2013, which consisted of a net loss after adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash of $973,000, offset by cash provided by operating assets and liabilities of $397,000. The changes in the account balances primarily reflect a decrease in accounts and other receivables of $4,304,000, partially offset by decreases in deferred revenue of $2,875,000 and accrued commissions of $746,000.  Under the GEHC Agreement the Company earns progressively higher commission rates as calendar year targets are met, and this commission structure has a significant impact on our cash flows. As we achieve these targets, the higher commission rates are retroactively applied to all sales in the calendar year, and therefore, the significantly higher commission billings and recognized revenue generated in the fourth quarter of 2011 resulted in significant cash inflows early in 2012.  As we previously reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, lower commission rates were earned in 2012 than in 2011, resulting in lower cash inflows in 2013.

Cash used in investing activities during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2013 was $126,000 for the purchase of equipment and software.

Cash used in financing activities during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2013 was $1,602,000 for the repurchase of common stock.

Liquidity

The Company expects to achieve profitability and continued positive cash flow through reaching a higher commission rate under the GEHC Agreement, growth in our China operations and by expanding our market presence and product portfolio.  In addition, the Company plans to pursue acquisitions and partnership opportunities in the international and domestic markets and to expand our sales representation business.

While we expect to generate positive operating cash flows for 2013, the progressive nature of the commission rates under the GEHC Agreement can cause related cash inflows to vary widely during the year.
 
 
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ITEM 4 - CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
Disclosure controls and procedures reporting as promulgated under the Exchange Act is defined as controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act are recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms.  Disclosure controls and procedures include without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
 
Our CEO and our CFO have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2013 and have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of September 30, 2013 due to insufficient controls and management review over the recording of certain transactions, and the lack of accounting personnel with appropriate level of knowledge and experience in accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and related accounting systems and the closing process at our China subsidiaries.  The Company has engaged additional accounting personnel, and has implemented a review process of its closing procedures, related disclosures, and the approval of certain transactions, and expect that these actions have resolved the issues.  Management expects to test the effectiveness of these modifications in connection with the 2013 audit.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the Company’s last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6 – EXHIBITS
 

 
Exhibits
 
10    2013 Stock Plan
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Certifications of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32
Certifications of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


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


VASOMEDICAL, INC.

By:           /s/ Jun Ma                                           
Jun Ma
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
(Principal Executive Officer)

/s/ Michael J. Beecher   .
Michael J. Beecher
 
Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer

Date:  November 14, 2013
 
 
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